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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,519.68, 158,287.71 and 30,641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,519.68, 158,287.71 and 30,641.05 is: 45,963.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,519.68 : 158,287.71 = 30,641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,519.68/158,287.71 = 30,641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,519.68x = 158,287.71 × 30,641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,519.68x = 4,850,101,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,101,636.50/105,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,963.95

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