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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,251.38, 168,404.81 and 33,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,251.38, 168,404.81 and 33,365.28 is: 50,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,251.38 : 168,404.81 = 33,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,251.38/168,404.81 = 33,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,251.38x = 168,404.81 × 33,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,251.38x = 5,618,873,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618,873,472.17/112,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,056.17

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