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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,862.84, 148,313.34 and 32,285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,862.84, 148,313.34 and 32,285.07 is: 48,433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,862.84 : 148,313.34 = 32,285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,862.84/148,313.34 = 32,285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,862.84x = 148,313.34 × 32,285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,862.84x = 4,788,306,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,306,563.83/98,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,433.84

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