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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,055.36, 148,581.12 and 24,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,055.36, 148,581.12 and 24,176 is: 36,263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,055.36 : 148,581.12 = 24,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,055.36/148,581.12 = 24,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,055.36x = 148,581.12 × 24,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,055.36x = 3,592,097,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,097,157.12/99,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,263.53

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