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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,953.62, 148,430.54 and 24,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,953.62, 148,430.54 and 24,073.24 is: 36,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,953.62 : 148,430.54 = 24,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,953.62/148,430.54 = 24,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,953.62x = 148,430.54 × 24,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,953.62x = 3,573,204,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,204,012.75/98,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,109.89

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