Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,936, 148,412.64 and 25,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,936, 148,412.64 and 25,064 is: 37,598.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,936 : 148,412.64 = 25,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,936/148,412.64 = 25,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,936x = 148,412.64 × 25,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,936x = 3,719,814,408.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,719,814,408.96/98,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,598.19
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