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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,003, 168,007.74 and 28,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,003, 168,007.74 and 28,897 is: 43,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,003 : 168,007.74 = 28,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,003/168,007.74 = 28,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,003x = 168,007.74 × 28,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,003x = 4,854,919,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,919,662.78/112,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,346.34

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