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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,864.64, 148,295.52 and 32,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,864.64, 148,295.52 and 32,361.12 is: 48,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,864.64 : 148,295.52 = 32,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,864.64/148,295.52 = 32,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,864.64x = 148,295.52 × 32,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,864.64x = 4,799,009,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,009,118.18/98,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,541.21

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