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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,846.76, 148,269.60 and 23,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,846.76, 148,269.60 and 23,966.85 is: 35,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,846.76 : 148,269.60 = 23,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,846.76/148,269.60 = 23,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,846.76x = 148,269.60 × 23,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,846.76x = 3,553,555,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,555,262.76/98,846.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,950.14

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