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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,614.54, 146,421.90 and 38,417.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,614.54, 146,421.90 and 38,417.94 is: 57,626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,614.54 : 146,421.90 = 38,417.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,614.54/146,421.90 = 38,417.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,614.54x = 146,421.90 × 38,417.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,614.54x = 5,625,227,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,227,768.89/97,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,626.95

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