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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,992.41, 149,996.34 and 33,432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,992.41, 149,996.34 and 33,432.82 is: 50,151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,992.41 : 149,996.34 = 33,432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,992.41/149,996.34 = 33,432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,992.41x = 149,996.34 × 33,432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,992.41x = 5,014,800,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,800,260.89/99,992.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,151.81

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