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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,947.49, 148,419.99 and 24,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,947.49, 148,419.99 and 24,067.68 is: 36,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,947.49 : 148,419.99 = 24,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,947.49/148,419.99 = 24,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,947.49x = 148,419.99 × 24,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,947.49x = 3,572,124,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,124,704.58/98,947.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.22

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