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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,608.40, 189,923.48 and 33,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,608.40, 189,923.48 and 33,114 is: 49,673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,608.40 : 189,923.48 = 33,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,608.40/189,923.48 = 33,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,608.40x = 189,923.48 × 33,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,608.40x = 6,289,126,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,126,116.72/126,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,673.85

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