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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,794.24, 148,216.32 and 28,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,794.24, 148,216.32 and 28,672 is: 43,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,794.24 : 148,216.32 = 28,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,794.24/148,216.32 = 28,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,794.24x = 148,216.32 × 28,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,794.24x = 4,249,658,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,658,327.04/98,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,015.24

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