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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,268.54, 145,844.40 and 38,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,268.54, 145,844.40 and 38,033.64 is: 57,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,268.54 : 145,844.40 = 38,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,268.54/145,844.40 = 38,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,268.54x = 145,844.40 × 38,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,268.54x = 5,546,993,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,993,405.62/97,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,027.62

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