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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,391.54, 147,572.58 and 27,306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,391.54, 147,572.58 and 27,306.69 is: 40,955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,391.54 : 147,572.58 = 27,306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,391.54/147,572.58 = 27,306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,391.54x = 147,572.58 × 27,306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,391.54x = 4,029,718,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,718,243.56/98,391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,955.94

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