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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,943.59, 146,829.22 and 38,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,943.59, 146,829.22 and 38,820.76 is: 58,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,943.59 : 146,829.22 = 38,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,943.59/146,829.22 = 38,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,943.59x = 146,829.22 × 38,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,943.59x = 5,700,021,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,021,910.61/97,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,196.99

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