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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,659.78, 146,476.71 and 27,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,659.78, 146,476.71 and 27,544.74 is: 41,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,659.78 : 146,476.71 = 27,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,659.78/146,476.71 = 27,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,659.78x = 146,476.71 × 27,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,659.78x = 4,034,662,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,662,893.01/97,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,313.45

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