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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,614.58, 146,432.62 and 31,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,614.58, 146,432.62 and 31,039.14 is: 46,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,614.58 : 146,432.62 = 31,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,614.58/146,432.62 = 31,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,614.58x = 146,432.62 × 31,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,614.58x = 4,545,142,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,142,592.75/97,614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,562.13

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