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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,832.70, 170,719.29 and 33,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,832.70, 170,719.29 and 33,849.13 is: 50,764.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,832.70 : 170,719.29 = 33,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,832.70/170,719.29 = 33,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,832.70x = 170,719.29 × 33,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,832.70x = 5,778,699,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,699,440.72/113,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,764.85

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