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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,687.06, 148,031.94 and 32,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,687.06, 148,031.94 and 32,127.50 is: 48,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,687.06 : 148,031.94 = 32,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,687.06/148,031.94 = 32,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,687.06x = 148,031.94 × 32,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,687.06x = 4,755,896,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,896,152.35/98,687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,191.69

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