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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,962.92, 148,470.30 and 49,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,962.92, 148,470.30 and 49,041 is: 73,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,962.92 : 148,470.30 = 49,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,962.92/148,470.30 = 49,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,962.92x = 148,470.30 × 49,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,962.92x = 7,281,131,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,131,982.30/98,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,574.34

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