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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,275.74, 135,624.15 and 55,841.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,275.74, 135,624.15 and 55,841.46 is: 77,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,275.74 : 135,624.15 = 55,841.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,275.74/135,624.15 = 55,841.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,275.74x = 135,624.15 × 55,841.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,275.74x = 7,573,450,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,450,547.26/98,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,063.28

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