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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,442, 134,079.62 and 30,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,442, 134,079.62 and 30,236.27 is: 45,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,442 : 134,079.62 = 30,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,442/134,079.62 = 30,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,442x = 134,079.62 × 30,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,442x = 4,054,067,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,067,591.82/89,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,326.22

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