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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,049.60, 135,331.52 and 59,840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,049.60, 135,331.52 and 59,840.76 is: 82,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,049.60 : 135,331.52 = 59,840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,049.60/135,331.52 = 59,840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,049.60x = 135,331.52 × 59,840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,049.60x = 8,098,341,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098,341,008.76/98,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,594.33

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