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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,429.95, 150,539.81 and 33,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,429.95, 150,539.81 and 33,847.05 is: 50,735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,429.95 : 150,539.81 = 33,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,429.95/150,539.81 = 33,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,429.95x = 150,539.81 × 33,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,429.95x = 5,095,328,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,328,306.83/100,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,735.15

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