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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,808, 134,731.44 and 34,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,808, 134,731.44 and 34,404 is: 51,613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,808 : 134,731.44 = 34,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,808/134,731.44 = 34,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,808x = 134,731.44 × 34,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,808x = 4,635,300,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,300,461.76/89,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,613.45

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