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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,995.39, 150,001.07 and 33,435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,995.39, 150,001.07 and 33,435.87 is: 50,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,995.39 : 150,001.07 = 33,435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,995.39/150,001.07 = 33,435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,995.39x = 150,001.07 × 33,435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,995.39x = 5,015,415,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,415,546.70/99,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,156.47

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