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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,535.59, 146,386.44 and 38,412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,535.59, 146,386.44 and 38,412.79 is: 57,651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,535.59 : 146,386.44 = 38,412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,535.59/146,386.44 = 38,412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,535.59x = 146,386.44 × 38,412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,535.59x = 5,623,111,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,111,212.60/97,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,651.89

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