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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,555.28, 147,830.84 and 31,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,555.28, 147,830.84 and 31,995.30 is: 47,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,555.28 : 147,830.84 = 31,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,555.28/147,830.84 = 31,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,555.28x = 147,830.84 × 31,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,555.28x = 4,729,892,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,892,075.05/98,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,992.27

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