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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,048.01, 150,079.92 and 33,488.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,048.01, 150,079.92 and 33,488.39 is: 50,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,048.01 : 150,079.92 = 33,488.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,048.01/150,079.92 = 33,488.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,048.01x = 150,079.92 × 33,488.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,048.01x = 5,025,933,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,933,974.29/100,048.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,235.22

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