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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,729.53, 148,106.68 and 32,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,729.53, 148,106.68 and 32,151.79 is: 48,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,729.53 : 148,106.68 = 32,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,729.53/148,106.68 = 32,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,729.53x = 148,106.68 × 32,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,729.53x = 4,761,894,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,894,144.61/98,729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,231.71

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