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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,326.28, 146,011.04 and 29,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,326.28, 146,011.04 and 29,867.69 is: 44,808.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,326.28 : 146,011.04 = 29,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,326.28/146,011.04 = 29,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,326.28x = 146,011.04 × 29,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,326.28x = 4,361,011,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,011,985.68/97,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,808.17

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