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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,803.44, 148,228.74 and 32,243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,803.44, 148,228.74 and 32,243.69 is: 48,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,803.44 : 148,228.74 = 32,243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,803.44/148,228.74 = 32,243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,803.44x = 148,228.74 × 32,243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,803.44x = 4,779,441,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,441,912.22/98,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,373.23

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