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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,278.84, 144,421.55 and 33,098.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,278.84, 144,421.55 and 33,098.42 is: 49,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,278.84 : 144,421.55 = 33,098.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,278.84/144,421.55 = 33,098.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,278.84x = 144,421.55 × 33,098.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,278.84x = 4,780,125,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,125,118.95/96,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,648.76

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