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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,969.59, 147,019.95 and 35,640.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,969.59, 147,019.95 and 35,640.09 is: 53,483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,969.59 : 147,019.95 = 35,640.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,969.59/147,019.95 = 35,640.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,969.59x = 147,019.95 × 35,640.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,969.59x = 5,239,804,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,804,249.80/97,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,483.99

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