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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,932.69, 148,398.99 and 24,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,932.69, 148,398.99 and 24,052.34 is: 36,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,932.69 : 148,398.99 = 24,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,932.69/148,398.99 = 24,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,932.69x = 148,398.99 × 24,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,932.69x = 3,569,343,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,343,243.94/98,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.50

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