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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,722.80, 148,102.02 and 32,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,722.80, 148,102.02 and 32,157 is: 48,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,722.80 : 148,102.02 = 32,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,722.80/148,102.02 = 32,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,722.80x = 148,102.02 × 32,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,722.80x = 4,762,516,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,516,657.14/98,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,241.30

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