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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,021.44, 135,248.72 and 57,720.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,021.44, 135,248.72 and 57,720.50 is: 79,641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,021.44 : 135,248.72 = 57,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,021.44/135,248.72 = 57,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,021.44x = 135,248.72 × 57,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,021.44x = 7,806,622,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,622,777.91/98,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,641.99

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