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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,726.72, 184,069.62 and 33,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,726.72, 184,069.62 and 33,989.24 is: 50,978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,726.72 : 184,069.62 = 33,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,726.72/184,069.62 = 33,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,726.72x = 184,069.62 × 33,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,726.72x = 6,256,386,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,256,386,490.89/122,726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,978.19

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