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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,639.52, 136,031.04 and 62,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,639.52, 136,031.04 and 62,792.16 is: 86,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,639.52 : 136,031.04 = 62,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,639.52/136,031.04 = 62,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,639.52x = 136,031.04 × 62,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,639.52x = 8,541,682,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,682,828.65/98,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,594.94

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