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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,676.02, 148,030.00 and 38,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,676.02, 148,030.00 and 38,671.96 is: 58,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,676.02 : 148,030.00 = 38,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,676.02/148,030.00 = 38,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,676.02x = 148,030.00 × 38,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,676.02x = 5,724,610,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,610,534.50/98,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,014.20

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