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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,827.54, 146,772.78 and 44,538.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,827.54, 146,772.78 and 44,538.58 is: 66,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,827.54 : 146,772.78 = 44,538.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,827.54/146,772.78 = 44,538.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,827.54x = 146,772.78 × 44,538.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,827.54x = 6,537,051,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537,051,203.85/97,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,822.20

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