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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,005.09, 146,878.46 and 38,808.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,005.09, 146,878.46 and 38,808.47 is: 58,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,005.09 : 146,878.46 = 38,808.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,005.09/146,878.46 = 38,808.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,005.09x = 146,878.46 × 38,808.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,005.09x = 5,700,127,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,127,574.16/98,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,161.55

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