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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,007.21, 135,280.79 and 55,593.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,007.21, 135,280.79 and 55,593.93 is: 76,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,007.21 : 135,280.79 = 55,593.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,007.21/135,280.79 = 55,593.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,007.21x = 135,280.79 × 55,593.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,007.21x = 7,520,790,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,790,491.64/98,007.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,737.11

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