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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,311.72, 145,898.36 and 37,289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,311.72, 145,898.36 and 37,289.33 is: 55,907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,311.72 : 145,898.36 = 37,289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,311.72/145,898.36 = 37,289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,311.72x = 145,898.36 × 37,289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,311.72x = 5,440,452,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,452,092.50/97,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,907.47

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