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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,362.21, 150,543.58 and 33,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,362.21, 150,543.58 and 33,849.06 is: 50,773.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,362.21 : 150,543.58 = 33,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,362.21/150,543.58 = 33,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,362.21x = 150,543.58 × 33,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,362.21x = 5,095,758,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,758,672.03/100,362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,773.68

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