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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,376.36, 145,974.27 and 38,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,376.36, 145,974.27 and 38,212.52 is: 57,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,376.36 : 145,974.27 = 38,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,376.36/145,974.27 = 38,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,376.36x = 145,974.27 × 38,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,376.36x = 5,578,044,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,044,711.86/97,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,283.36

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