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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,599.67, 152,409.51 and 35,031.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,599.67, 152,409.51 and 35,031.03 is: 52,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,599.67 : 152,409.51 = 35,031.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,599.67/152,409.51 = 35,031.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,599.67x = 152,409.51 × 35,031.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,599.67x = 5,339,062,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,062,117.10/101,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,550.00

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