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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,706.36, 148,067.46 and 32,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,706.36, 148,067.46 and 32,145.24 is: 48,220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,706.36 : 148,067.46 = 32,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,706.36/148,067.46 = 32,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,706.36x = 148,067.46 × 32,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,706.36x = 4,759,664,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,664,037.89/98,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,220.44

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