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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107,607, 161,436.44 and 33,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107,607, 161,436.44 and 33,735 is: 50,610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,607 : 161,436.44 = 33,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,607/161,436.44 = 33,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,607x = 161,436.44 × 33,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,607x = 5,446,058,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,058,303.40/107,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,610.63

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