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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,349, 134,341.62 and 52,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,349, 134,341.62 and 52,637 is: 72,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,349 : 134,341.62 = 52,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,349/134,341.62 = 52,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,349x = 134,341.62 × 52,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,349x = 7,071,339,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,071,339,851.94/97,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,639.06

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