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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,871.59, 145,303.44 and 33,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,871.59, 145,303.44 and 33,706.17 is: 50,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,871.59 : 145,303.44 = 33,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,871.59/145,303.44 = 33,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,871.59x = 145,303.44 × 33,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,871.59x = 4,897,622,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,622,450.22/96,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,557.88

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