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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,024.50, 148,537.97 and 36,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,024.50, 148,537.97 and 36,695 is: 55,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,024.50 : 148,537.97 = 36,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,024.50/148,537.97 = 36,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,024.50x = 148,537.97 × 36,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,024.50x = 5,450,600,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,600,809.15/99,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,042.95

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