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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,991, 134,913.60 and 37,439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,991, 134,913.60 and 37,439.82 is: 56,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,991 : 134,913.60 = 37,439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,991/134,913.60 = 37,439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,991x = 134,913.60 × 37,439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,991x = 5,051,140,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,140,899.55/89,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,129.40

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