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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,667.48, 147,966.78 and 32,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,667.48, 147,966.78 and 32,095.20 is: 48,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,667.48 : 147,966.78 = 32,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,667.48/147,966.78 = 32,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,667.48x = 147,966.78 × 32,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,667.48x = 4,749,023,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,023,397.46/98,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,131.60

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