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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,575.34, 146,374.98 and 27,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,575.34, 146,374.98 and 27,454.72 is: 41,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,575.34 : 146,374.98 = 27,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,575.34/146,374.98 = 27,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,575.34x = 146,374.98 × 27,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,575.34x = 4,018,684,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,684,090.91/97,575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,185.45

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