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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,966.80, 128,997.27 and 33,378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,966.80, 128,997.27 and 33,378.36 is: 50,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,966.80 : 128,997.27 = 33,378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,966.80/128,997.27 = 33,378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,966.80x = 128,997.27 × 33,378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,966.80x = 4,305,717,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,717,317.08/85,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,085.82

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