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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,689.26, 147,995.28 and 32,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,689.26, 147,995.28 and 32,113.20 is: 48,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,689.26 : 147,995.28 = 32,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,689.26/147,995.28 = 32,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,689.26x = 147,995.28 × 32,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,689.26x = 4,752,602,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,602,025.70/98,689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,157.24

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