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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,943.61, 148,415.72 and 24,063.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,943.61, 148,415.72 and 24,063.77 is: 36,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,943.61 : 148,415.72 = 24,063.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,943.61/148,415.72 = 24,063.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,943.61x = 148,415.72 × 24,063.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,943.61x = 3,571,441,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,441,750.46/98,943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,095.73

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