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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,005.63, 150,016.07 and 33,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,005.63, 150,016.07 and 33,445.88 is: 50,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,005.63 : 150,016.07 = 33,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,005.63/150,016.07 = 33,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,005.63x = 150,016.07 × 33,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,005.63x = 5,017,419,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,419,371.39/100,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,171.37

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