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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,501.51, 150,774.15 and 30,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,501.51, 150,774.15 and 30,379 is: 45,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,501.51 : 150,774.15 = 30,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,501.51/150,774.15 = 30,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,501.51x = 150,774.15 × 30,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,501.51x = 4,580,367,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,367,902.85/100,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,575.12

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