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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,377, 168,589.68 and 33,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,377, 168,589.68 and 33,497.52 is: 50,253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,377 : 168,589.68 = 33,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,377/168,589.68 = 33,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,377x = 168,589.68 × 33,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,377x = 5,647,336,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,336,177.59/112,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,253.49

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