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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,621.80, 146,432.68 and 27,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,621.80, 146,432.68 and 27,492 is: 41,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,621.80 : 146,432.68 = 27,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,621.80/146,432.68 = 27,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,621.80x = 146,432.68 × 27,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,621.80x = 4,025,727,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,727,238.56/97,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,237.99

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