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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,844.50, 145,272.24 and 34,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,844.50, 145,272.24 and 34,515 is: 51,774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,844.50 : 145,272.24 = 34,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,844.50/145,272.24 = 34,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,844.50x = 145,272.24 × 34,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,844.50x = 5,014,071,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,071,363.60/96,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,774.46

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