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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,251.73, 150,384.99 and 33,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,251.73, 150,384.99 and 33,691.39 is: 50,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,251.73 : 150,384.99 = 33,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,251.73/150,384.99 = 33,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,251.73x = 150,384.99 × 33,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,251.73x = 5,066,679,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,679,348.24/100,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,539.57

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