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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,825.46, 148,261.80 and 32,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,825.46, 148,261.80 and 32,265.72 is: 48,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,825.46 : 148,261.80 = 32,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,825.46/148,261.80 = 32,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,825.46x = 148,261.80 × 32,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,825.46x = 4,783,773,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,773,725.50/98,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,406.29

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