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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,051.92, 147,029.24 and 34,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,051.92, 147,029.24 and 34,862.54 is: 52,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,051.92 : 147,029.24 = 34,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,051.92/147,029.24 = 34,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,051.92x = 147,029.24 × 34,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,051.92x = 5,125,812,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,812,112.68/98,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,276.51

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