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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,740.62, 148,126.29 and 32,165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,740.62, 148,126.29 and 32,165.25 is: 48,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,740.62 : 148,126.29 = 32,165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,740.62/148,126.29 = 32,165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,740.62x = 148,126.29 × 32,165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,740.62x = 4,764,519,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,519,149.42/98,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,252.88

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