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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,037.84, 135,292.22 and 53,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,037.84, 135,292.22 and 53,325.84 is: 73,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,037.84 : 135,292.22 = 53,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,037.84/135,292.22 = 53,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,037.84x = 135,292.22 × 53,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,037.84x = 7,214,572,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,572,017.61/98,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,589.66

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