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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,312.25, 147,468.92 and 24,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,312.25, 147,468.92 and 24,440.25 is: 36,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,312.25 : 147,468.92 = 24,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,312.25/147,468.92 = 24,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,312.25x = 147,468.92 × 24,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,312.25x = 3,604,177,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,177,149.83/98,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,660.51

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