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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,264.38, 145,962.18 and 38,092.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,264.38, 145,962.18 and 38,092.68 is: 57,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,264.38 : 145,962.18 = 38,092.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,264.38/145,962.18 = 38,092.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,264.38x = 145,962.18 × 38,092.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,264.38x = 5,560,090,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,090,614.84/97,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,164.72

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