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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,552.89, 170,355.70 and 38,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,552.89, 170,355.70 and 38,673.69 is: 58,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,552.89 : 170,355.70 = 38,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,552.89/170,355.70 = 38,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,552.89x = 170,355.70 × 38,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,552.89x = 6,588,282,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,282,679.75/113,552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,019.51

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