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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,419.64, 147,538.62 and 39,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,419.64, 147,538.62 and 39,241 is: 58,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,419.64 : 147,538.62 = 39,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,419.64/147,538.62 = 39,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,419.64x = 147,538.62 × 39,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,419.64x = 5,789,562,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,562,987.42/98,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,825.28

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