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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,673.58, 152,530.74 and 35,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,673.58, 152,530.74 and 35,116.14 is: 52,681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,673.58 : 152,530.74 = 35,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,673.58/152,530.74 = 35,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,673.58x = 152,530.74 × 35,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,673.58x = 5,356,290,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,356,290,820.14/101,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,681.25

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