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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,472.24, 135,891 and 53,760.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,472.24, 135,891 and 53,760.24 is: 74,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,472.24 : 135,891 = 53,760.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,472.24/135,891 = 53,760.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,472.24x = 135,891 × 53,760.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,472.24x = 7,305,532,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,532,773.84/98,472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,188.75

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