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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,767.14, 145,159.89 and 37,607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,767.14, 145,159.89 and 37,607.38 is: 56,414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,767.14 : 145,159.89 = 37,607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,767.14/145,159.89 = 37,607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,767.14x = 145,159.89 × 37,607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,767.14x = 5,459,083,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,083,143.99/96,767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,414.64

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