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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,107.26, 150,174.10 and 36,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,107.26, 150,174.10 and 36,971.76 is: 55,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,107.26 : 150,174.10 = 36,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,107.26/150,174.10 = 36,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,107.26x = 150,174.10 × 36,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,107.26x = 5,552,200,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,200,548.05/100,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,462.52

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