Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,668.08, 146,502.12 and 35,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97,668.08, 146,502.12 and 35,324 is: 52,986
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,668.08 : 146,502.12 = 35,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,668.08/146,502.12 = 35,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,668.08x = 146,502.12 × 35,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,668.08x = 5,175,040,886.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,175,040,886.88/97,668.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,986
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