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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,588.62, 183,893.51 and 33,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,588.62, 183,893.51 and 33,842.14 is: 50,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,588.62 : 183,893.51 = 33,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,588.62/183,893.51 = 33,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,588.62x = 183,893.51 × 33,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,588.62x = 6,223,349,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,349,281.57/122,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,766.13

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