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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,048.64, 143,974.44 and 36,868.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,048.64, 143,974.44 and 36,868.36 is: 55,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,048.64 : 143,974.44 = 36,868.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,048.64/143,974.44 = 36,868.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,048.64x = 143,974.44 × 36,868.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,048.64x = 5,308,101,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,101,484.72/96,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,264.72

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