Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,412.96, 147,620 and 24,540.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,412.96, 147,620 and 24,540.96 is: 36,811.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,412.96 : 147,620 = 24,540.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,412.96/147,620 = 24,540.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,412.96x = 147,620 × 24,540.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,412.96x = 3,622,736,515.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,622,736,515.20/98,412.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,811.58
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