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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,675.61, 148,022.76 and 27,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,675.61, 148,022.76 and 27,598.26 is: 41,400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,675.61 : 148,022.76 = 27,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,675.61/148,022.76 = 27,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,675.61x = 148,022.76 × 27,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,675.61x = 4,085,170,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,170,616.40/98,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,400.00

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