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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,022.63, 147,034.94 and 38,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,022.63, 147,034.94 and 38,858.79 is: 58,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,022.63 : 147,034.94 = 38,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,022.63/147,034.94 = 38,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,022.63x = 147,034.94 × 38,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,022.63x = 5,713,599,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,599,661.83/98,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,288.58

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