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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,083.99, 150,131.46 and 33,518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,083.99, 150,131.46 and 33,518.09 is: 50,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,083.99 : 150,131.46 = 33,518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,083.99/150,131.46 = 33,518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,083.99x = 150,131.46 × 33,518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,083.99x = 5,032,120,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,120,100.59/100,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,278.97

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