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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,591.76, 162,879.92 and 33,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,591.76, 162,879.92 and 33,710.12 is: 50,562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,591.76 : 162,879.92 = 33,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,591.76/162,879.92 = 33,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,591.76x = 162,879.92 × 33,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,591.76x = 5,490,701,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,701,648.79/108,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,562.78

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