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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,849.23, 135,032.48 and 57,564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,849.23, 135,032.48 and 57,564.51 is: 79,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,849.23 : 135,032.48 = 57,564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,849.23/135,032.48 = 57,564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,849.23x = 135,032.48 × 57,564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,849.23x = 7,773,078,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773,078,257.46/97,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,439.34

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