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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,793.59, 148,213.85 and 32,233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,793.59, 148,213.85 and 32,233.73 is: 48,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,793.59 : 148,213.85 = 32,233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,793.59/148,213.85 = 32,233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,793.59x = 148,213.85 × 32,233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,793.59x = 4,777,484,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,484,320.92/98,793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,358.24

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