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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,714.34, 148,036.88 and 27,617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,714.34, 148,036.88 and 27,617.88 is: 41,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,714.34 : 148,036.88 = 27,617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,714.34/148,036.88 = 27,617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,714.34x = 148,036.88 × 27,617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,714.34x = 4,088,464,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,464,649.33/98,714.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,417.13

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