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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,191.72, 147,287.58 and 24,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,191.72, 147,287.58 and 24,319.72 is: 36,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,191.72 : 147,287.58 = 24,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,191.72/147,287.58 = 24,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,191.72x = 147,287.58 × 24,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,191.72x = 3,581,992,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,992,705.08/98,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,479.58

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