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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,263.24, 168,422.76 and 33,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,263.24, 168,422.76 and 33,377.34 is: 50,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,263.24 : 168,422.76 = 33,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,263.24/168,422.76 = 33,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,263.24x = 168,422.76 × 33,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,263.24x = 5,621,503,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621,503,724.26/112,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,074.31

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