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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,382.27, 168,607.23 and 33,496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,382.27, 168,607.23 and 33,496.49 is: 50,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,382.27 : 168,607.23 = 33,496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,382.27/168,607.23 = 33,496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,382.27x = 168,607.23 × 33,496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,382.27x = 5,647,750,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,750,393.62/112,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,254.82

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