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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,852.08, 130,176.06 and 36,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,852.08, 130,176.06 and 36,901 is: 55,308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,852.08 : 130,176.06 = 36,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,852.08/130,176.06 = 36,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,852.08x = 130,176.06 × 36,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,852.08x = 4,803,626,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,626,790.06/86,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,308.14

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