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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,262.59, 147,393.86 and 24,390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,262.59, 147,393.86 and 24,390.59 is: 36,585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,262.59 : 147,393.86 = 24,390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,262.59/147,393.86 = 24,390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,262.59x = 147,393.86 × 24,390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,262.59x = 3,595,022,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,022,348.86/98,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,585.87

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