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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,844.60, 148,276 and 32,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,844.60, 148,276 and 32,285.08 is: 48,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,844.60 : 148,276 = 32,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,844.60/148,276 = 32,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,844.60x = 148,276 × 32,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,844.60x = 4,787,102,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,102,522.08/98,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,430.59

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