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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,871.26, 145,302.82 and 33,705.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,871.26, 145,302.82 and 33,705.67 is: 50,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,871.26 : 145,302.82 = 33,705.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,871.26/145,302.82 = 33,705.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,871.26x = 145,302.82 × 33,705.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,871.26x = 4,897,528,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,528,900.99/96,871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,557.09

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