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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,825.64, 148,266.24 and 39,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,825.64, 148,266.24 and 39,702.84 is: 59,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,825.64 : 148,266.24 = 39,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,825.64/148,266.24 = 39,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,825.64x = 148,266.24 × 39,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,825.64x = 5,886,590,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,886,590,804.12/98,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,565.42

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