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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,023.76, 147,042.66 and 41,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,023.76, 147,042.66 and 41,040.32 is: 61,563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,023.76 : 147,042.66 = 41,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,023.76/147,042.66 = 41,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,023.76x = 147,042.66 × 41,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,023.76x = 6,034,677,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,677,360.54/98,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,563.42

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