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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,948.26, 145,422.39 and 30,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,948.26, 145,422.39 and 30,388.74 is: 45,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,948.26 : 145,422.39 = 30,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,948.26/145,422.39 = 30,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,948.26x = 145,422.39 × 30,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,948.26x = 4,419,202,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,202,597.58/96,948.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,583.10

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