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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,671.59, 148,007.04 and 35,491.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,671.59, 148,007.04 and 35,491.61 is: 53,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,671.59 : 148,007.04 = 35,491.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,671.59/148,007.04 = 35,491.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,671.59x = 148,007.04 × 35,491.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,671.59x = 5,253,008,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,008,140.93/98,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,237.29

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