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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,671.48, 147,973.72 and 32,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,671.48, 147,973.72 and 32,095.08 is: 48,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,671.48 : 147,973.72 = 32,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,671.48/147,973.72 = 32,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,671.48x = 147,973.72 × 32,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,671.48x = 4,749,228,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,228,381.30/98,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,131.72

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