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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,722.89, 148,084.23 and 32,162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,722.89, 148,084.23 and 32,162.91 is: 48,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,722.89 : 148,084.23 = 32,162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,722.89/148,084.23 = 32,162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,722.89x = 148,084.23 × 32,162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,722.89x = 4,762,819,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,819,761.91/98,722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,244.33

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