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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,802.29, 148,218.93 and 32,227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,802.29, 148,218.93 and 32,227.05 is: 48,345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,802.29 : 148,218.93 = 32,227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,802.29/148,218.93 = 32,227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,802.29x = 148,218.93 × 32,227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,802.29x = 4,776,658,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,658,529.72/98,802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,345.63

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