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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,511.17, 146,272.20 and 27,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,511.17, 146,272.20 and 27,385 is: 41,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,511.17 : 146,272.20 = 27,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,511.17/146,272.20 = 27,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,511.17x = 146,272.20 × 27,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,511.17x = 4,005,664,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,664,197.00/97,511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,079.03

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