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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,628.08, 147,927.54 and 36,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,628.08, 147,927.54 and 36,284 is: 54,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,628.08 : 147,927.54 = 36,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,628.08/147,927.54 = 36,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,628.08x = 147,927.54 × 36,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,628.08x = 5,367,402,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367,402,861.36/98,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,420.64

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