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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,860.27, 145,279.44 and 33,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,860.27, 145,279.44 and 33,669.74 is: 50,500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,860.27 : 145,279.44 = 33,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,860.27/145,279.44 = 33,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,860.27x = 145,279.44 × 33,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,860.27x = 4,891,520,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,520,245.75/96,860.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,500.79

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