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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,709.79, 148,049.19 and 32,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,709.79, 148,049.19 and 32,149.36 is: 48,218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,709.79 : 148,049.19 = 32,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,709.79/148,049.19 = 32,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,709.79x = 148,049.19 × 32,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,709.79x = 4,759,686,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,686,149.72/98,709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,218.99

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