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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,652.01, 147,979.38 and 32,092.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,652.01, 147,979.38 and 32,092.49 is: 48,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,652.01 : 147,979.38 = 32,092.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,652.01/147,979.38 = 32,092.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,652.01x = 147,979.38 × 32,092.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,652.01x = 4,749,025,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,025,872.50/98,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,139.17

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