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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,311.38, 134,289.62 and 52,599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,311.38, 134,289.62 and 52,599.38 is: 72,587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,311.38 : 134,289.62 = 52,599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,311.38/134,289.62 = 52,599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,311.38x = 134,289.62 × 52,599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,311.38x = 7,063,550,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,550,752.44/97,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,587.10

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