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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,009.03, 146,995.97 and 25,962.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,009.03, 146,995.97 and 25,962.41 is: 38,938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,009.03 : 146,995.97 = 25,962.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,009.03/146,995.97 = 25,962.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,009.03x = 146,995.97 × 25,962.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,009.03x = 3,816,370,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,370,073.88/98,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,938.96

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