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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,689.36, 148,042.14 and 32,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,689.36, 148,042.14 and 32,111.68 is: 48,170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,689.36 : 148,042.14 = 32,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,689.36/148,042.14 = 32,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,689.36x = 148,042.14 × 32,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,689.36x = 4,753,881,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,881,826.20/98,689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,170.16

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