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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,991.34, 146,993.85 and 38,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,991.34, 146,993.85 and 38,826.84 is: 58,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,991.34 : 146,993.85 = 38,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,991.34/146,993.85 = 38,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,991.34x = 146,993.85 × 38,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,991.34x = 5,707,307,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,307,300.76/97,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,242.97

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