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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,974.58, 148,459.77 and 24,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,974.58, 148,459.77 and 24,095.14 is: 36,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,974.58 : 148,459.77 = 24,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,974.58/148,459.77 = 24,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,974.58x = 148,459.77 × 24,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,974.58x = 3,577,158,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,158,571.37/98,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.20

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