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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,828.89, 148,271.01 and 39,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,828.89, 148,271.01 and 39,706.08 is: 59,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,828.89 : 148,271.01 = 39,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,828.89/148,271.01 = 39,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,828.89x = 148,271.01 × 39,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,828.89x = 5,887,260,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,260,584.74/98,828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,570.24

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