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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,977.95, 148,464.81 and 24,098.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,977.95, 148,464.81 and 24,098.49 is: 36,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,977.95 : 148,464.81 = 24,098.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,977.95/148,464.81 = 24,098.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,977.95x = 148,464.81 × 24,098.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,977.95x = 3,577,777,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,777,739.14/98,977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,147.22

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