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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,834.98, 148,285.27 and 32,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,834.98, 148,285.27 and 32,277.28 is: 48,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,834.98 : 148,285.27 = 32,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,834.98/148,285.27 = 32,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,834.98x = 148,285.27 × 32,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,834.98x = 4,786,245,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,245,115.35/98,834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,426.63

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