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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,768.10, 158,659.35 and 33,715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,768.10, 158,659.35 and 33,715.30 is: 50,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,768.10 : 158,659.35 = 33,715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,768.10/158,659.35 = 33,715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,768.10x = 158,659.35 × 33,715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,768.10x = 5,349,247,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,247,583.06/105,768.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,575.25

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