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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,875.92, 148,313.40 and 32,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,875.92, 148,313.40 and 32,361.36 is: 48,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,875.92 : 148,313.40 = 32,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,875.92/148,313.40 = 32,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,875.92x = 148,313.40 × 32,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,875.92x = 4,799,623,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,623,330.22/98,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,541.88

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