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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,785.62, 158,682.21 and 35,665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,785.62, 158,682.21 and 35,665.54 is: 53,499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,785.62 : 158,682.21 = 35,665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,785.62/158,682.21 = 35,665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,785.62x = 158,682.21 × 35,665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,785.62x = 5,659,486,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,486,708.04/105,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,499.58

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