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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,712.99, 148,069.49 and 28,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,712.99, 148,069.49 and 28,592.33 is: 42,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,712.99 : 148,069.49 = 28,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,712.99/148,069.49 = 28,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,712.99x = 148,069.49 × 28,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,712.99x = 4,233,650,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,650,837.70/98,712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,888.49

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