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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,527.39, 135,971.56 and 55,523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,527.39, 135,971.56 and 55,523.98 is: 76,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,527.39 : 135,971.56 = 55,523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,527.39/135,971.56 = 55,523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,527.39x = 135,971.56 × 55,523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,527.39x = 7,549,682,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,682,417.38/98,527.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,625.22

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