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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,415.46, 168,623.16 and 33,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,415.46, 168,623.16 and 33,585 is: 50,377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,415.46 : 168,623.16 = 33,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,415.46/168,623.16 = 33,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,415.46x = 168,623.16 × 33,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,415.46x = 5,663,208,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663,208,828.60/112,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,377.49

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