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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,771.41, 148,180.70 and 32,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,771.41, 148,180.70 and 32,211.60 is: 48,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,771.41 : 148,180.70 = 32,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,771.41/148,180.70 = 32,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,771.41x = 148,180.70 × 32,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,771.41x = 4,773,137,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,137,436.12/98,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,325.09

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