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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,264.59, 150,391.35 and 33,697.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,264.59, 150,391.35 and 33,697.84 is: 50,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,264.59 : 150,391.35 = 33,697.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,264.59/150,391.35 = 33,697.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,264.59x = 150,391.35 × 33,697.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,264.59x = 5,067,863,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,863,857.17/100,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,544.90

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