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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,526.21, 146,331.58 and 34,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,526.21, 146,331.58 and 34,391.45 is: 51,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,526.21 : 146,331.58 = 34,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,526.21/146,331.58 = 34,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,526.21x = 146,331.58 × 34,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,526.21x = 5,032,554,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,554,738.21/97,526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,602.07

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