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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,795.24, 148,217.82 and 28,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,795.24, 148,217.82 and 28,673 is: 43,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,795.24 : 148,217.82 = 28,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,795.24/148,217.82 = 28,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,795.24x = 148,217.82 × 28,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,795.24x = 4,249,849,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,849,552.86/98,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,016.74

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