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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,215.62, 142,843.44 and 36,049.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,215.62, 142,843.44 and 36,049.98 is: 54,082.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,215.62 : 142,843.44 = 36,049.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,215.62/142,843.44 = 36,049.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,215.62x = 142,843.44 × 36,049.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,215.62x = 5,149,503,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,503,155.13/95,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,082.55

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