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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,805.68, 148,236.26 and 39,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,805.68, 148,236.26 and 39,682.86 is: 59,535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,805.68 : 148,236.26 = 39,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,805.68/148,236.26 = 39,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,805.68x = 148,236.26 × 39,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,805.68x = 5,882,438,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,438,752.50/98,805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,535.43

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