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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,479, 152,175.62 and 30,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,479, 152,175.62 and 30,411.74 is: 45,604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,479 : 152,175.62 = 30,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,479/152,175.62 = 30,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,479x = 152,175.62 × 30,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,479x = 4,627,925,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,925,389.78/101,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,604.76

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