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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,265.76, 145,886.33 and 30,712.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,265.76, 145,886.33 and 30,712.61 is: 46,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,265.76 : 145,886.33 = 30,712.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,265.76/145,886.33 = 30,712.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,265.76x = 145,886.33 × 30,712.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,265.76x = 4,480,550,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,550,399.12/97,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,065.03

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