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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,801.95, 136,349.34 and 60,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,801.95, 136,349.34 and 60,026.58 is: 82,838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,801.95 : 136,349.34 = 60,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,801.95/136,349.34 = 60,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,801.95x = 136,349.34 × 60,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,801.95x = 8,184,584,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,584,565.46/98,801.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,838.29

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