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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,991.32, 136,627.87 and 58,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,991.32, 136,627.87 and 58,727.44 is: 81,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,991.32 : 136,627.87 = 58,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,991.32/136,627.87 = 58,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,991.32x = 136,627.87 × 58,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,991.32x = 8,023,805,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,805,037.75/98,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,055.64

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