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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,659.44, 147,971.88 and 32,089.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,659.44, 147,971.88 and 32,089.86 is: 48,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,659.44 : 147,971.88 = 32,089.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,659.44/147,971.88 = 32,089.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,659.44x = 147,971.88 × 32,089.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,659.44x = 4,748,396,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,396,913.14/98,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,129.17

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