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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,623.08, 147,920.04 and 36,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,623.08, 147,920.04 and 36,279 is: 54,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,623.08 : 147,920.04 = 36,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,623.08/147,920.04 = 36,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,623.08x = 147,920.04 × 36,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,623.08x = 5,366,391,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,391,131.16/98,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,413.14

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