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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,483, 146,225.30 and 23,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,483, 146,225.30 and 23,611 is: 35,416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,483 : 146,225.30 = 23,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,483/146,225.30 = 23,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,483x = 146,225.30 × 23,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,483x = 3,452,525,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,525,558.30/97,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,416.69

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