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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,611.84, 152,425.04 and 35,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,611.84, 152,425.04 and 35,051 is: 52,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,611.84 : 152,425.04 = 35,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,611.84/152,425.04 = 35,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,611.84x = 152,425.04 × 35,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,611.84x = 5,342,650,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,650,077.04/101,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,579.01

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