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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,670.62, 144,978.03 and 33,488.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,670.62, 144,978.03 and 33,488.19 is: 50,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,670.62 : 144,978.03 = 33,488.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,670.62/144,978.03 = 33,488.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,670.62x = 144,978.03 × 33,488.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,670.62x = 4,855,051,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,051,814.47/96,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,222.62

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