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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,714.58, 166,072.50 and 27,608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,714.58, 166,072.50 and 27,608.58 is: 41,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,714.58 : 166,072.50 = 27,608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,714.58/166,072.50 = 27,608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,714.58x = 166,072.50 × 27,608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,714.58x = 4,585,025,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,025,902.05/110,714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,413.03

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