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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,826.70, 146,788.65 and 38,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,826.70, 146,788.65 and 38,664.30 is: 58,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,826.70 : 146,788.65 = 38,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,826.70/146,788.65 = 38,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,826.70x = 146,788.65 × 38,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,826.70x = 5,675,480,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,480,400.20/97,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,015.66

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