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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,837.91, 148,255.55 and 23,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,837.91, 148,255.55 and 23,958.71 is: 35,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,837.91 : 148,255.55 = 23,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,837.91/148,255.55 = 23,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,837.91x = 148,255.55 × 23,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,837.91x = 3,552,012,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,012,031.12/98,837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,937.75

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