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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,994.08, 145,516.44 and 30,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,994.08, 145,516.44 and 30,436.32 is: 45,662.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,994.08 : 145,516.44 = 30,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,994.08/145,516.44 = 30,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,994.08x = 145,516.44 × 30,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,994.08x = 4,428,984,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,984,933.10/96,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,662.43

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