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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,689.72, 155,559.22 and 33,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,689.72, 155,559.22 and 33,569 is: 50,361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,689.72 : 155,559.22 = 33,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,689.72/155,559.22 = 33,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,689.72x = 155,559.22 × 33,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,689.72x = 5,221,967,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,967,456.18/103,689.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,361.48

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