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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,615.83, 146,421.02 and 31,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,615.83, 146,421.02 and 31,059.96 is: 46,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,615.83 : 146,421.02 = 31,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,615.83/146,421.02 = 31,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,615.83x = 146,421.02 × 31,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,615.83x = 4,547,830,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,830,378.22/97,615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,589.06

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