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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,709.36, 148,071.96 and 32,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,709.36, 148,071.96 and 32,148.24 is: 48,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,709.36 : 148,071.96 = 32,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,709.36/148,071.96 = 32,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,709.36x = 148,071.96 × 32,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,709.36x = 4,760,252,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,252,907.35/98,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,224.94

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