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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,864.20, 146,801.88 and 27,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,864.20, 146,801.88 and 27,738 is: 41,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,864.20 : 146,801.88 = 27,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,864.20/146,801.88 = 27,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,864.20x = 146,801.88 × 27,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,864.20x = 4,071,990,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,990,547.44/97,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,608.58

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