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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,669.16, 111,974.58 and 33,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,669.16, 111,974.58 and 33,087 is: 49,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,669.16 : 111,974.58 = 33,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,669.16/111,974.58 = 33,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,669.16x = 111,974.58 × 33,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,669.16x = 3,704,902,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,902,928.46/74,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,617.58

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