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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,527.83, 152,229.78 and 34,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,527.83, 152,229.78 and 34,949.48 is: 52,402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,527.83 : 152,229.78 = 34,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,527.83/152,229.78 = 34,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,527.83x = 152,229.78 × 34,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,527.83x = 5,320,350,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320,350,890.37/101,527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,402.88

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