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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,488.27, 150,626.57 and 33,865.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,488.27, 150,626.57 and 33,865.23 is: 50,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,488.27 : 150,626.57 = 33,865.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,488.27/150,626.57 = 33,865.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,488.27x = 150,626.57 × 33,865.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,488.27x = 5,101,003,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,003,267.83/100,488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,762.18

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