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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,731.62, 150,973.50 and 44,511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,731.62, 150,973.50 and 44,511.14 is: 66,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,731.62 : 150,973.50 = 44,511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,731.62/150,973.50 = 44,511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,731.62x = 150,973.50 × 44,511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,731.62x = 6,720,002,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,002,594.79/100,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,711.95

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