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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,662.28, 148,008.88 and 32,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,662.28, 148,008.88 and 32,086.80 is: 48,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,662.28 : 148,008.88 = 32,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,662.28/148,008.88 = 32,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,662.28x = 148,008.88 × 32,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,662.28x = 4,749,131,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,131,330.78/98,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,135.23

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