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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,005.36, 144,002.61 and 29,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,005.36, 144,002.61 and 29,445.30 is: 44,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,005.36 : 144,002.61 = 29,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,005.36/144,002.61 = 29,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,005.36x = 144,002.61 × 29,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,005.36x = 4,240,200,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,200,052.23/96,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,166.29

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