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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,030.75, 147,046.13 and 24,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,030.75, 147,046.13 and 24,158.75 is: 36,238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,030.75 : 147,046.13 = 24,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,030.75/147,046.13 = 24,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,030.75x = 147,046.13 × 24,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,030.75x = 3,552,450,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,450,572.34/98,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.13

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