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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,985.52, 146,978.28 and 24,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,985.52, 146,978.28 and 24,113.52 is: 36,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,985.52 : 146,978.28 = 24,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,985.52/146,978.28 = 24,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,985.52x = 146,978.28 × 24,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,985.52x = 3,544,163,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,163,694.35/97,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,170.28

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