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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,825.48, 148,240.86 and 32,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,825.48, 148,240.86 and 32,269.64 is: 48,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,825.48 : 148,240.86 = 32,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,825.48/148,240.86 = 32,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,825.48x = 148,240.86 × 32,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,825.48x = 4,783,679,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,679,185.49/98,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,405.32

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