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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,871.09, 148,325.72 and 32,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,871.09, 148,325.72 and 32,293.32 is: 48,446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,871.09 : 148,325.72 = 32,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,871.09/148,325.72 = 32,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,871.09x = 148,325.72 × 32,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,871.09x = 4,789,929,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,929,778.72/98,871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,446.21

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