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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,012.76, 145,308.24 and 59,459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,012.76, 145,308.24 and 59,459.48 is: 89,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,012.76 : 145,308.24 = 59,459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,012.76/145,308.24 = 59,459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,012.76x = 145,308.24 × 59,459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,012.76x = 8,639,952,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,639,952,390.12/97,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,059.96

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