Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,458.84, 150,683.82 and 30,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,458.84, 150,683.82 and 30,336 is: 45,502.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,458.84 : 150,683.82 = 30,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,458.84/150,683.82 = 30,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,458.84x = 150,683.82 × 30,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,458.84x = 4,571,144,363.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,571,144,363.52/100,458.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,502.66
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