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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,825.56, 146,744.10 and 27,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,825.56, 146,744.10 and 27,699 is: 41,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,825.56 : 146,744.10 = 27,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,825.56/146,744.10 = 27,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,825.56x = 146,744.10 × 27,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,825.56x = 4,064,664,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,664,825.90/97,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,550.13

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