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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,667.18, 148,002.14 and 32,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,667.18, 148,002.14 and 32,107.68 is: 48,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,667.18 : 148,002.14 = 32,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,667.18/148,002.14 = 32,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,667.18x = 148,002.14 × 32,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,667.18x = 4,752,005,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,005,430.70/98,667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,161.97

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