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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,026.56, 151,555.43 and 34,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,026.56, 151,555.43 and 34,451.12 is: 51,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,026.56 : 151,555.43 = 34,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,026.56/151,555.43 = 34,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,026.56x = 151,555.43 × 34,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,026.56x = 5,221,254,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,254,684.58/101,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,682.00

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