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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,802.58, 148,208.64 and 32,242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,802.58, 148,208.64 and 32,242.63 is: 48,365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,802.58 : 148,208.64 = 32,242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,802.58/148,208.64 = 32,242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,802.58x = 148,208.64 × 32,242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,802.58x = 4,778,636,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,636,342.32/98,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,365.50

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