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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,487, 135,912.24 and 53,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,487, 135,912.24 and 53,775 is: 74,209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,487 : 135,912.24 = 53,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,487/135,912.24 = 53,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,487x = 135,912.24 × 53,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,487x = 7,308,680,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,680,706.00/98,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,209.60

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