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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,675.20, 148,014.20 and 32,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,675.20, 148,014.20 and 32,115.68 is: 48,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,675.20 : 148,014.20 = 32,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,675.20/148,014.20 = 32,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,675.20x = 148,014.20 × 32,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,675.20x = 4,753,576,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,576,682.66/98,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,173.98

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