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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,786.41, 158,680.16 and 35,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,786.41, 158,680.16 and 35,666.33 is: 53,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,786.41 : 158,680.16 = 35,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,786.41/158,680.16 = 35,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,786.41x = 158,680.16 × 35,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,786.41x = 5,659,538,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,538,951.01/105,786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,499.68

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