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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,735.61, 148,112.42 and 32,158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,735.61, 148,112.42 and 32,158.65 is: 48,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,735.61 : 148,112.42 = 32,158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,735.61/148,112.42 = 32,158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,735.61x = 148,112.42 × 32,158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,735.61x = 4,763,095,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,095,475.43/98,735.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,240.91

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