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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,924.20, 146,891.88 and 27,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,924.20, 146,891.88 and 27,798 is: 41,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,924.20 : 146,891.88 = 27,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,924.20/146,891.88 = 27,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,924.20x = 146,891.88 × 27,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,924.20x = 4,083,300,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,300,480.24/97,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,698.58

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