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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,948.10, 146,835.98 and 38,825.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,948.10, 146,835.98 and 38,825.26 is: 58,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,948.10 : 146,835.98 = 38,825.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,948.10/146,835.98 = 38,825.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,948.10x = 146,835.98 × 38,825.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,948.10x = 5,700,945,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,945,100.85/97,948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,203.73

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