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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,688.06, 148,033.44 and 32,128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,688.06, 148,033.44 and 32,128.50 is: 48,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,688.06 : 148,033.44 = 32,128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,688.06/148,033.44 = 32,128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,688.06x = 148,033.44 × 32,128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,688.06x = 4,756,092,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,092,377.04/98,688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,193.19

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