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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,327.69, 175,975.89 and 33,094.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,327.69, 175,975.89 and 33,094.62 is: 49,637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,327.69 : 175,975.89 = 33,094.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,327.69/175,975.89 = 33,094.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,327.69x = 175,975.89 × 33,094.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,327.69x = 5,823,855,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823,855,208.71/117,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,637.52

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