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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,727.40, 146,591.68 and 27,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,727.40, 146,591.68 and 27,607.32 is: 41,411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,727.40 : 146,591.68 = 27,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,727.40/146,591.68 = 27,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,727.40x = 146,591.68 × 27,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,727.40x = 4,047,003,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,003,419.10/97,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,411.14

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