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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,009.60, 146,996.82 and 25,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,009.60, 146,996.82 and 25,962.98 is: 38,939.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,009.60 : 146,996.82 = 25,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,009.60/146,996.82 = 25,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,009.60x = 146,996.82 × 25,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,009.60x = 3,816,474,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,474,762.74/98,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,939.81

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