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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,261.77, 147,392.66 and 24,389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,261.77, 147,392.66 and 24,389.77 is: 36,584.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,261.77 : 147,392.66 = 24,389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,261.77/147,392.66 = 24,389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,261.77x = 147,392.66 × 24,389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,261.77x = 3,594,873,077.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,873,077.09/98,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,584.66

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