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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,705.25, 148,073.27 and 32,129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,705.25, 148,073.27 and 32,129.66 is: 48,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,705.25 : 148,073.27 = 32,129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,705.25/148,073.27 = 32,129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,705.25x = 148,073.27 × 32,129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,705.25x = 4,757,544,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,544,029.72/98,705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,199.50

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