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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,901.76, 146,853.12 and 24,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,901.76, 146,853.12 and 24,029.76 is: 36,044.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,901.76 : 146,853.12 = 24,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,901.76/146,853.12 = 24,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,901.76x = 146,853.12 × 24,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,901.76x = 3,528,845,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,845,228.85/97,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,044.76

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