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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,091.63, 135,357.09 and 55,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,091.63, 135,357.09 and 55,061.27 is: 75,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,091.63 : 135,357.09 = 55,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,091.63/135,357.09 = 55,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,091.63x = 135,357.09 × 55,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,091.63x = 7,452,932,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,932,602.12/98,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,979.29

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