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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,214.92, 145,817.52 and 38,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,214.92, 145,817.52 and 38,061.44 is: 57,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,214.92 : 145,817.52 = 38,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,214.92/145,817.52 = 38,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,214.92x = 145,817.52 × 38,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,214.92x = 5,550,024,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,024,788.43/97,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,090.26

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