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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,041.98, 111,029.58 and 36,587.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,041.98, 111,029.58 and 36,587.45 is: 54,864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,041.98 : 111,029.58 = 36,587.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,041.98/111,029.58 = 36,587.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,041.98x = 111,029.58 × 36,587.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,041.98x = 4,062,288,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,288,651.62/74,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,864.67

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