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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,869.62, 145,347.54 and 49,459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,869.62, 145,347.54 and 49,459.66 is: 74,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,869.62 : 145,347.54 = 49,459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,869.62/145,347.54 = 49,459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,869.62x = 145,347.54 × 49,459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,869.62x = 7,188,839,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,839,910.24/96,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,211.50

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