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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,926.72, 146,890.08 and 24,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,926.72, 146,890.08 and 24,054.72 is: 36,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,926.72 : 146,890.08 = 24,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,926.72/146,890.08 = 24,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,926.72x = 146,890.08 × 24,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,926.72x = 3,533,399,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,399,745.18/97,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.08

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