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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,488.52, 150,626.94 and 33,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,488.52, 150,626.94 and 33,865.48 is: 50,762.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,488.52 : 150,626.94 = 33,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,488.52/150,626.94 = 33,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,488.52x = 150,626.94 × 33,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,488.52x = 5,101,053,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,053,624.03/100,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,762.55

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