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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,297.52, 147,446.24 and 24,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,297.52, 147,446.24 and 24,425.52 is: 36,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,297.52 : 147,446.24 = 24,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,297.52/147,446.24 = 24,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,297.52x = 147,446.24 × 24,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,297.52x = 3,601,451,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,451,084.04/98,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,638.27

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