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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,927.53, 148,389.97 and 24,047.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,927.53, 148,389.97 and 24,047.47 is: 36,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,927.53 : 148,389.97 = 24,047.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,927.53/148,389.97 = 24,047.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,927.53x = 148,389.97 × 24,047.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,927.53x = 3,568,403,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,403,351.88/98,927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,070.88

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