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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,430.64, 150,660 and 33,889.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,430.64, 150,660 and 33,889.95 is: 50,839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,430.64 : 150,660 = 33,889.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,430.64/150,660 = 33,889.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,430.64x = 150,660 × 33,889.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,430.64x = 5,105,859,867
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,859,867/100,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,839.66

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