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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,845.92, 166,293.84 and 36,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,845.92, 166,293.84 and 36,972 is: 55,466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,845.92 : 166,293.84 = 36,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,845.92/166,293.84 = 36,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,845.92x = 166,293.84 × 36,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,845.92x = 6,148,215,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148,215,852.48/110,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,466.33

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