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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,808, 134,638.29 and 37,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,808, 134,638.29 and 37,255.20 is: 55,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,808 : 134,638.29 = 37,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,808/134,638.29 = 37,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,808x = 134,638.29 × 37,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,808x = 5,015,976,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,976,421.61/89,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,852.22

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