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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,060.62, 145,591.74 and 30,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,060.62, 145,591.74 and 30,499.28 is: 45,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,060.62 : 145,591.74 = 30,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,060.62/145,591.74 = 30,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,060.62x = 145,591.74 × 30,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,060.62x = 4,440,442,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,442,515.99/97,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,749.17

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