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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,544.97, 150,817.91 and 33,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,544.97, 150,817.91 and 33,985.45 is: 50,978.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,544.97 : 150,817.91 = 33,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,544.97/150,817.91 = 33,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,544.97x = 150,817.91 × 33,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,544.97x = 5,125,614,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,614,539.41/100,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,978.33

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