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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,265.27, 145,856.59 and 38,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,265.27, 145,856.59 and 38,091.53 is: 57,121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,265.27 : 145,856.59 = 38,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,265.27/145,856.59 = 38,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,265.27x = 145,856.59 × 38,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,265.27x = 5,555,900,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,900,943.10/97,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,121.12

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