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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,722.96, 148,084.28 and 32,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,722.96, 148,084.28 and 32,162.96 is: 48,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,722.96 : 148,084.28 = 32,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,722.96/148,084.28 = 32,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,722.96x = 148,084.28 × 32,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,722.96x = 4,762,828,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,828,774.27/98,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,244.39

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