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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,804.58, 148,211.64 and 32,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,804.58, 148,211.64 and 32,244.66 is: 48,368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,804.58 : 148,211.64 = 32,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,804.58/148,211.64 = 32,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,804.58x = 148,211.64 × 32,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,804.58x = 4,779,033,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,033,939.84/98,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,368.55

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