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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,521.96, 170,282.94 and 38,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,521.96, 170,282.94 and 38,649.88 is: 57,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,521.96 : 170,282.94 = 38,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,521.96/170,282.94 = 38,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,521.96x = 170,282.94 × 38,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,521.96x = 6,581,415,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,415,197.05/113,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,974.82

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