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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,932.96, 170,923.67 and 39,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,932.96, 170,923.67 and 39,033 is: 58,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,932.96 : 170,923.67 = 39,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,932.96/170,923.67 = 39,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,932.96x = 170,923.67 × 39,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,932.96x = 6,671,663,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671,663,611.11/113,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,557.80

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