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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,615.72, 146,438.76 and 34,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,615.72, 146,438.76 and 34,444.24 is: 51,671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,615.72 : 146,438.76 = 34,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,615.72/146,438.76 = 34,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,615.72x = 146,438.76 × 34,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,615.72x = 5,043,971,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043,971,794.74/97,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,671.72

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