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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,003, 162,012.96 and 29,116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,003, 162,012.96 and 29,116.02 is: 43,676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,003 : 162,012.96 = 29,116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,003/162,012.96 = 29,116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,003x = 162,012.96 × 29,116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,003x = 4,717,172,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,172,583.62/108,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,676.31

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