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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,036.08, 147,024.96 and 35,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,036.08, 147,024.96 and 35,692 is: 53,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,036.08 : 147,024.96 = 35,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,036.08/147,024.96 = 35,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,036.08x = 147,024.96 × 35,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,036.08x = 5,247,614,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,614,872.32/98,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,527.38

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