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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,507, 146,260.50 and 23,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,507, 146,260.50 and 23,635 is: 35,452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,507 : 146,260.50 = 23,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,507/146,260.50 = 23,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,507x = 146,260.50 × 23,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,507x = 3,456,866,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,866,917.50/97,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,452.50

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