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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,427.42, 135,631.50 and 37,124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,427.42, 135,631.50 and 37,124.98 is: 55,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,427.42 : 135,631.50 = 37,124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,427.42/135,631.50 = 37,124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,427.42x = 135,631.50 × 37,124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,427.42x = 5,035,317,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,317,009.50/90,427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,683.52

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