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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,397.12, 183,573.72 and 33,638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,397.12, 183,573.72 and 33,638.94 is: 50,452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,397.12 : 183,573.72 = 33,638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,397.12/183,573.72 = 33,638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,397.12x = 183,573.72 × 33,638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,397.12x = 6,175,225,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,225,352.66/122,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,452.37

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