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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,332.24, 168,497.88 and 29,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,332.24, 168,497.88 and 29,226 is: 43,838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,332.24 : 168,497.88 = 29,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,332.24/168,497.88 = 29,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,332.24x = 168,497.88 × 29,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,332.24x = 4,924,519,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,519,040.88/112,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,838.88

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