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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,268.32, 135,609.61 and 55,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,268.32, 135,609.61 and 55,826.86 is: 77,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,268.32 : 135,609.61 = 55,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,268.32/135,609.61 = 55,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,268.32x = 135,609.61 × 55,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,268.32x = 7,570,658,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,658,712.12/98,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,040.69

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