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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,008.46, 144,008.61 and 29,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,008.46, 144,008.61 and 29,445.06 is: 44,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,008.46 : 144,008.61 = 29,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,008.46/144,008.61 = 29,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,008.46x = 144,008.61 × 29,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,008.46x = 4,240,342,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,342,161.97/96,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,166.34

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