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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,560, 128,391.84 and 36,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,560, 128,391.84 and 36,312 is: 54,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,560 : 128,391.84 = 36,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,560/128,391.84 = 36,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,560x = 128,391.84 × 36,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,560x = 4,662,164,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,164,494.08/85,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,490.00

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