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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,184.70, 150,271.92 and 33,625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,184.70, 150,271.92 and 33,625.38 is: 50,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,184.70 : 150,271.92 = 33,625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,184.70/150,271.92 = 33,625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,184.70x = 150,271.92 × 33,625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,184.70x = 5,052,950,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,950,413.33/100,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,436.35

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