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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,033.18, 150,049.91 and 40,868.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,033.18, 150,049.91 and 40,868.90 is: 61,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,033.18 : 150,049.91 = 40,868.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,033.18/150,049.91 = 40,868.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,033.18x = 150,049.91 × 40,868.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,033.18x = 6,132,375,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,375,244.10/100,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,303.42

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