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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,771.08, 148,161.40 and 32,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,771.08, 148,161.40 and 32,211.12 is: 48,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,771.08 : 148,161.40 = 32,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,771.08/148,161.40 = 32,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,771.08x = 148,161.40 × 32,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,771.08x = 4,772,444,634.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,444,634.77/98,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,318.24

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