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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,625.08, 147,923.04 and 36,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,625.08, 147,923.04 and 36,281 is: 54,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,625.08 : 147,923.04 = 36,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,625.08/147,923.04 = 36,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,625.08x = 147,923.04 × 36,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,625.08x = 5,366,795,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,795,814.24/98,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,416.14

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