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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,284.24, 145,867.86 and 38,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,284.24, 145,867.86 and 38,049.30 is: 57,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,284.24 : 145,867.86 = 38,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,284.24/145,867.86 = 38,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,284.24x = 145,867.86 × 38,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,284.24x = 5,550,169,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,169,965.50/97,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,051.07

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