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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,333.26, 135,694.50 and 58,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,333.26, 135,694.50 and 58,032.32 is: 80,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,333.26 : 135,694.50 = 58,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,333.26/135,694.50 = 58,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,333.26x = 135,694.50 × 58,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,333.26x = 7,874,666,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874,666,646.24/98,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,081.42

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