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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,573.40, 147,881.70 and 32,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,573.40, 147,881.70 and 32,002.20 is: 48,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,573.40 : 147,881.70 = 32,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,573.40/147,881.70 = 32,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,573.40x = 147,881.70 × 32,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,573.40x = 4,732,539,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,539,739.74/98,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,010.31

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