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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,604, 134,693.52 and 52,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,604, 134,693.52 and 52,892 is: 72,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,604 : 134,693.52 = 52,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,604/134,693.52 = 52,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,604x = 134,693.52 × 52,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,604x = 7,124,209,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,209,659.84/97,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,990.96

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