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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,292.08, 145,926.04 and 26,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,292.08, 145,926.04 and 26,220.28 is: 39,327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,292.08 : 145,926.04 = 26,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,292.08/145,926.04 = 26,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,292.08x = 145,926.04 × 26,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,292.08x = 3,826,221,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,221,628.09/97,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,327.16

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