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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,591.36, 152,397.07 and 35,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,591.36, 152,397.07 and 35,022.73 is: 52,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,591.36 : 152,397.07 = 35,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,591.36/152,397.07 = 35,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,591.36x = 152,397.07 × 35,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,591.36x = 5,337,360,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,360,966.85/101,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,537.55

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