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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,041.55, 147,110.91 and 38,875.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,041.55, 147,110.91 and 38,875.91 is: 58,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,041.55 : 147,110.91 = 38,875.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,041.55/147,110.91 = 38,875.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,041.55x = 147,110.91 × 38,875.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,041.55x = 5,719,069,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,069,761.62/98,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,333.13

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