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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,803.29, 148,220.43 and 32,228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,803.29, 148,220.43 and 32,228.05 is: 48,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,803.29 : 148,220.43 = 32,228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,803.29/148,220.43 = 32,228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,803.29x = 148,220.43 × 32,228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,803.29x = 4,776,855,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,855,429.06/98,803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,347.13

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