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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,855.64, 134,754.27 and 29,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,855.64, 134,754.27 and 29,868 is: 44,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,855.64 : 134,754.27 = 29,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,855.64/134,754.27 = 29,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,855.64x = 134,754.27 × 29,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,855.64x = 4,024,840,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,840,536.36/89,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,792.30

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