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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,261.27, 147,391.91 and 24,389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,261.27, 147,391.91 and 24,389.27 is: 36,583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,261.27 : 147,391.91 = 24,389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,261.27/147,391.91 = 24,389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,261.27x = 147,391.91 × 24,389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,261.27x = 3,594,780,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,780,966.86/98,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.91

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