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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,629.98, 147,963.54 and 32,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,629.98, 147,963.54 and 32,089.14 is: 48,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,629.98 : 147,963.54 = 32,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,629.98/147,963.54 = 32,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,629.98x = 147,963.54 × 32,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,629.98x = 4,748,022,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,022,183.39/98,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,139.75

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