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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,948.59, 146,836.73 and 38,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,948.59, 146,836.73 and 38,825.76 is: 58,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,948.59 : 146,836.73 = 38,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,948.59/146,836.73 = 38,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,948.59x = 146,836.73 × 38,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,948.59x = 5,701,046,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,046,709.85/97,948.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,204.48

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