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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,652.76, 147,980.50 and 32,093.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,652.76, 147,980.50 and 32,093.23 is: 48,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,652.76 : 147,980.50 = 32,093.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,652.76/147,980.50 = 32,093.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,652.76x = 147,980.50 × 32,093.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,652.76x = 4,749,172,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,172,222.02/98,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,140.29

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