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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,259.24, 135,601.38 and 55,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,259.24, 135,601.38 and 55,824.96 is: 77,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,259.24 : 135,601.38 = 55,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,259.24/135,601.38 = 55,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,259.24x = 135,601.38 × 55,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,259.24x = 7,569,941,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,941,614.44/98,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,040.51

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