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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,007.70, 175,539.90 and 33,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,007.70, 175,539.90 and 33,901.70 is: 50,860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,007.70 : 175,539.90 = 33,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,007.70/175,539.90 = 33,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,007.70x = 175,539.90 × 33,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,007.70x = 5,951,101,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,951,101,027.83/117,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,860.76

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