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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,035.28, 135,312.72 and 55,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,035.28, 135,312.72 and 55,618.64 is: 76,767.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,035.28 : 135,312.72 = 55,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,035.28/135,312.72 = 55,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,035.28x = 135,312.72 × 55,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,035.28x = 7,525,909,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,909,461.10/98,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,767.36

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