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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,822.43, 148,241.81 and 32,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,822.43, 148,241.81 and 32,261.09 is: 48,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,822.43 : 148,241.81 = 32,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,822.43/148,241.81 = 32,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,822.43x = 148,241.81 × 32,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,822.43x = 4,782,441,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,441,713.62/98,822.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,394.29

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