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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,849, 133,273.52 and 23,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,849, 133,273.52 and 23,185 is: 34,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,849 : 133,273.52 = 23,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,849/133,273.52 = 23,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,849x = 133,273.52 × 23,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,849x = 3,089,946,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,946,561.20/88,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,777.51

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