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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,893.89, 163,363.92 and 38,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,893.89, 163,363.92 and 38,773 is: 58,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,893.89 : 163,363.92 = 38,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,893.89/163,363.92 = 38,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,893.89x = 163,363.92 × 38,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,893.89x = 6,334,109,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,334,109,270.16/108,893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,167.72

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