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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,845.61, 148,282.61 and 32,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,845.61, 148,282.61 and 32,269.28 is: 48,408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,845.61 : 148,282.61 = 32,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,845.61/148,282.61 = 32,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,845.61x = 148,282.61 × 32,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,845.61x = 4,784,972,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,972,158.46/98,845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,408.55

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