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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,101.79, 150,048.08 and 33,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,101.79, 150,048.08 and 33,487.12 is: 50,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,101.79 : 150,048.08 = 33,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,101.79/150,048.08 = 33,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,101.79x = 150,048.08 × 33,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,101.79x = 5,024,678,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,678,206.43/100,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,195.69

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