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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,615.26, 147,942.33 and 32,051.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,615.26, 147,942.33 and 32,051.08 is: 48,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,615.26 : 147,942.33 = 32,051.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,615.26/147,942.33 = 32,051.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,615.26x = 147,942.33 × 32,051.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,615.26x = 4,741,711,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,711,454.22/98,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,082.94

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