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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,844.58, 148,275.98 and 32,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,844.58, 148,275.98 and 32,285.06 is: 48,430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,844.58 : 148,275.98 = 32,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,844.58/148,275.98 = 32,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,844.58x = 148,275.98 × 32,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,844.58x = 4,787,098,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,098,910.86/98,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,430.57

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