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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,033.67, 157,570.99 and 33,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,033.67, 157,570.99 and 33,973.92 is: 50,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,033.67 : 157,570.99 = 33,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,033.67/157,570.99 = 33,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,033.67x = 157,570.99 × 33,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,033.67x = 5,353,304,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,353,304,123.65/105,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,967.51

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