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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,688.86, 148,041.39 and 32,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,688.86, 148,041.39 and 32,111.18 is: 48,169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,688.86 : 148,041.39 = 32,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,688.86/148,041.39 = 32,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,688.86x = 148,041.39 × 32,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,688.86x = 4,753,783,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,783,721.74/98,688.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,169.41

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