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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,362.15, 150,543.48 and 33,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,362.15, 150,543.48 and 33,849 is: 50,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,362.15 : 150,543.48 = 33,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,362.15/150,543.48 = 33,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,362.15x = 150,543.48 × 33,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,362.15x = 5,095,746,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,746,254.52/100,362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,773.59

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