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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,074.35, 135,358.02 and 59,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,074.35, 135,358.02 and 59,842.26 is: 82,591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,074.35 : 135,358.02 = 59,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,074.35/135,358.02 = 59,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,074.35x = 135,358.02 × 59,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,074.35x = 8,100,129,825.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,129,825.93/98,074.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,591.73

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