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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,551.16, 146,259.50 and 38,393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,551.16, 146,259.50 and 38,393.62 is: 57,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,551.16 : 146,259.50 = 38,393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,551.16/146,259.50 = 38,393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,551.16x = 146,259.50 × 38,393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,551.16x = 5,615,431,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,431,664.39/97,551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,563.97

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