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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,237.68, 145,798.14 and 38,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,237.68, 145,798.14 and 38,002.74 is: 56,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,237.68 : 145,798.14 = 38,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,237.68/145,798.14 = 38,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,237.68x = 145,798.14 × 38,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,237.68x = 5,540,728,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,728,806.90/97,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,981.29

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