Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,236.98, 169,881.69 and 33,276.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 113,236.98, 169,881.69 and 33,276.17 is: 49,921.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,236.98 : 169,881.69 = 33,276.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,236.98/169,881.69 = 33,276.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,236.98x = 169,881.69 × 33,276.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,236.98x = 5,653,011,146.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,653,011,146.92/113,236.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,921.95
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