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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,874.62, 145,307.91 and 33,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,874.62, 145,307.91 and 33,709.20 is: 50,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,874.62 : 145,307.91 = 33,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,874.62/145,307.91 = 33,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,874.62x = 145,307.91 × 33,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,874.62x = 4,898,213,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,213,399.77/96,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,562.40

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