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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,775.04, 148,147.52 and 32,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,775.04, 148,147.52 and 32,215.06 is: 48,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,775.04 : 148,147.52 = 32,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,775.04/148,147.52 = 32,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,775.04x = 148,147.52 × 32,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,775.04x = 4,772,580,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,580,714.21/98,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,317.68

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