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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,971.54, 148,445.61 and 27,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,971.54, 148,445.61 and 27,899.52 is: 41,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,971.54 : 148,445.61 = 27,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,971.54/148,445.61 = 27,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,971.54x = 148,445.61 × 27,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,971.54x = 4,141,561,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,561,265.11/98,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,845.98

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