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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,905.24, 134,917.98 and 37,314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,905.24, 134,917.98 and 37,314.73 is: 55,997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,905.24 : 134,917.98 = 37,314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,905.24/134,917.98 = 37,314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,905.24x = 134,917.98 × 37,314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,905.24x = 5,034,427,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,427,995.85/89,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,997.05

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