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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,362.08, 150,543.40 and 33,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,362.08, 150,543.40 and 33,848.94 is: 50,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,362.08 : 150,543.40 = 33,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,362.08/150,543.40 = 33,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,362.08x = 150,543.40 × 33,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,362.08x = 5,095,734,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,734,514.00/100,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,773.50

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