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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,744.21, 158,552.95 and 33,665.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,744.21, 158,552.95 and 33,665.97 is: 50,478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,744.21 : 158,552.95 = 33,665.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,744.21/158,552.95 = 33,665.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,744.21x = 158,552.95 × 33,665.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,744.21x = 5,337,838,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,838,858.11/105,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,478.78

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