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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,639.46, 136,015.44 and 62,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,639.46, 136,015.44 and 62,783.64 is: 86,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,639.46 : 136,015.44 = 62,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,639.46/136,015.44 = 62,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,639.46x = 136,015.44 × 62,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,639.46x = 8,539,544,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539,544,419.40/98,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,573.31

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