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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,310, 147,465 and 32,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,310, 147,465 and 32,646 is: 48,969

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,310 : 147,465 = 32,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,310/147,465 = 32,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,310x = 147,465 × 32,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,310x = 4,814,142,390
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,142,390/98,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,969

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