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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,727.39, 146,591.67 and 27,607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,727.39, 146,591.67 and 27,607.31 is: 41,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,727.39 : 146,591.67 = 27,607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,727.39/146,591.67 = 27,607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,727.39x = 146,591.67 × 27,607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,727.39x = 4,047,001,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,001,677.11/97,727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,411.13

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