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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,183.76, 190,779.26 and 33,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,183.76, 190,779.26 and 33,689.52 is: 50,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,183.76 : 190,779.26 = 33,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,183.76/190,779.26 = 33,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,183.76x = 190,779.26 × 33,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,183.76x = 6,427,261,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,261,695.36/127,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,535.24

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