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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,362.89, 150,544.62 and 33,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,362.89, 150,544.62 and 33,849.74 is: 50,774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,362.89 : 150,544.62 = 33,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,362.89/150,544.62 = 33,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,362.89x = 150,544.62 × 33,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,362.89x = 5,095,896,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,896,621.76/100,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,774.71

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