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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,022.48, 147,033 and 27,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,022.48, 147,033 and 27,901.68 is: 41,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,022.48 : 147,033 = 27,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,022.48/147,033 = 27,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,022.48x = 147,033 × 27,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,022.48x = 4,102,467,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,467,715.44/98,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,852.32

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