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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,881.28, 148,320.66 and 24,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,881.28, 148,320.66 and 24,002 is: 36,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,881.28 : 148,320.66 = 24,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,881.28/148,320.66 = 24,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,881.28x = 148,320.66 × 24,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,881.28x = 3,559,992,481.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,992,481.32/98,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.69

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