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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,921, 169,381.50 and 39,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,921, 169,381.50 and 39,049 is: 58,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,921 : 169,381.50 = 39,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,921/169,381.50 = 39,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,921x = 169,381.50 × 39,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,921x = 6,614,178,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,178,193.50/112,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,573.50

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