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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,543.36, 146,315.58 and 27,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,543.36, 146,315.58 and 27,423.28 is: 41,135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,543.36 : 146,315.58 = 27,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,543.36/146,315.58 = 27,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,543.36x = 146,315.58 × 27,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,543.36x = 4,012,453,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,453,118.70/97,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,135.07

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