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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,858.77, 145,277.19 and 33,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,858.77, 145,277.19 and 33,668.24 is: 50,498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,858.77 : 145,277.19 = 33,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,858.77/145,277.19 = 33,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,858.77x = 145,277.19 × 33,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,858.77x = 4,891,226,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,226,573.06/96,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,498.54

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