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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,268.14, 150,406.72 and 32,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,268.14, 150,406.72 and 32,804.02 is: 49,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,268.14 : 150,406.72 = 32,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,268.14/150,406.72 = 32,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,268.14x = 150,406.72 × 32,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,268.14x = 4,933,944,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,944,592.99/100,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,207.50

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