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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,664.73, 162,996.23 and 33,784.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,664.73, 162,996.23 and 33,784.73 is: 50,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,664.73 : 162,996.23 = 33,784.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,664.73/162,996.23 = 33,784.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,664.73x = 162,996.23 × 33,784.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,664.73x = 5,506,782,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,782,637.66/108,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,676.82

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