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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,973.74, 146,972.76 and 27,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,973.74, 146,972.76 and 27,858.52 is: 41,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,973.74 : 146,972.76 = 27,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,973.74/146,972.76 = 27,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,973.74x = 146,972.76 × 27,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,973.74x = 4,094,443,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,443,573.92/97,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,791.23

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