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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,550.63, 147,801.33 and 32,009.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,550.63, 147,801.33 and 32,009.81 is: 48,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,550.63 : 147,801.33 = 32,009.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,550.63/147,801.33 = 32,009.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,550.63x = 147,801.33 × 32,009.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,550.63x = 4,731,091,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,091,752.04/98,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,006.71

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