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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,968.08, 147,017.70 and 35,638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,968.08, 147,017.70 and 35,638.58 is: 53,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,968.08 : 147,017.70 = 35,638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,968.08/147,017.70 = 35,638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,968.08x = 147,017.70 × 35,638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,968.08x = 5,239,502,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,502,430.41/97,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,481.73

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