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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,878.61, 145,332.50 and 34,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,878.61, 145,332.50 and 34,544.25 is: 51,821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,878.61 : 145,332.50 = 34,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,878.61/145,332.50 = 34,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,878.61x = 145,332.50 × 34,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,878.61x = 5,020,402,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,402,040.40/96,878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,821.57

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