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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,626.38, 136,106.82 and 59,864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,626.38, 136,106.82 and 59,864.64 is: 82,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,626.38 : 136,106.82 = 59,864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,626.38/136,106.82 = 59,864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,626.38x = 136,106.82 × 59,864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,626.38x = 8,147,985,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,985,780.84/98,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,614.67

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