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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,982.14, 148,473.50 and 24,102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,982.14, 148,473.50 and 24,102.27 is: 36,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,982.14 : 148,473.50 = 24,102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,982.14/148,473.50 = 24,102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,982.14x = 148,473.50 × 24,102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,982.14x = 3,578,548,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,548,264.33/98,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,153.48

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