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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,501.82, 152,262.96 and 34,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,501.82, 152,262.96 and 34,933.20 is: 52,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,501.82 : 152,262.96 = 34,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,501.82/152,262.96 = 34,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,501.82x = 152,262.96 × 34,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,501.82x = 5,319,032,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,032,434.27/101,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,403.32

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