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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,371.81, 146,057.72 and 23,499.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,371.81, 146,057.72 and 23,499.81 is: 35,249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,371.81 : 146,057.72 = 23,499.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,371.81/146,057.72 = 23,499.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,371.81x = 146,057.72 × 23,499.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,371.81x = 3,432,328,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,328,551.53/97,371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,249.72

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