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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,349.63, 168,505.92 and 33,445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,349.63, 168,505.92 and 33,445.41 is: 50,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,349.63 : 168,505.92 = 33,445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,349.63/168,505.92 = 33,445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,349.63x = 168,505.92 × 33,445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,349.63x = 5,635,748,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,748,949.93/112,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,162.59

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