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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,015.76, 135,261.60 and 59,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,015.76, 135,261.60 and 59,775.24 is: 82,489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,015.76 : 135,261.60 = 59,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,015.76/135,261.60 = 59,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,015.76x = 135,261.60 × 59,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,015.76x = 8,085,294,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,085,294,602.78/98,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,489.74

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