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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,435.79, 152,161.60 and 33,968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,435.79, 152,161.60 and 33,968.07 is: 50,954.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,435.79 : 152,161.60 = 33,968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,435.79/152,161.60 = 33,968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,435.79x = 152,161.60 × 33,968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,435.79x = 5,168,636,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,636,175.60/101,435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,954.76

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