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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,034.93, 133,552.41 and 36,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,034.93, 133,552.41 and 36,423 is: 54,634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,034.93 : 133,552.41 = 36,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,034.93/133,552.41 = 36,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,034.93x = 133,552.41 × 36,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,034.93x = 4,864,379,429.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,379,429.43/89,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,634.51

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