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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,360.97, 150,541.71 and 33,847.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,360.97, 150,541.71 and 33,847.82 is: 50,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,360.97 : 150,541.71 = 33,847.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,360.97/150,541.71 = 33,847.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,360.97x = 150,541.71 × 33,847.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,360.97x = 5,095,507,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,507,780.62/100,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,771.81

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