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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,991.83, 145,554.57 and 33,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,991.83, 145,554.57 and 33,812.46 is: 50,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,991.83 : 145,554.57 = 33,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,991.83/145,554.57 = 33,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,991.83x = 145,554.57 × 33,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,991.83x = 4,921,558,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,558,075.94/96,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,741.99

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