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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,512.07, 149,287.79 and 28,435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,512.07, 149,287.79 and 28,435.35 is: 42,658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,512.07 : 149,287.79 = 28,435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,512.07/149,287.79 = 28,435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,512.07x = 149,287.79 × 28,435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,512.07x = 4,245,050,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,050,559.38/99,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,658.65

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