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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,591, 126,886.50 and 29,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,591, 126,886.50 and 29,187 is: 43,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,591 : 126,886.50 = 29,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,591/126,886.50 = 29,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,591x = 126,886.50 × 29,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,591x = 3,703,436,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,436,275.50/84,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,780.50

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