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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,799.58, 148,204.14 and 32,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,799.58, 148,204.14 and 32,239.66 is: 48,361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,799.58 : 148,204.14 = 32,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,799.58/148,204.14 = 32,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,799.58x = 148,204.14 × 32,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,799.58x = 4,778,051,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,051,084.19/98,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,361.05

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