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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,029.08, 147,014.46 and 35,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,029.08, 147,014.46 and 35,685 is: 53,516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,029.08 : 147,014.46 = 35,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,029.08/147,014.46 = 35,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,029.08x = 147,014.46 × 35,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,029.08x = 5,246,211,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,211,005.10/98,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,516.89

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