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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,524.16, 146,291.70 and 27,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,524.16, 146,291.70 and 27,398 is: 41,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,524.16 : 146,291.70 = 27,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,524.16/146,291.70 = 27,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,524.16x = 146,291.70 × 27,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,524.16x = 4,008,099,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,099,996.60/97,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,098.53

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