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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,901.48, 148,375.55 and 32,341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,901.48, 148,375.55 and 32,341.35 is: 48,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,901.48 : 148,375.55 = 32,341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,901.48/148,375.55 = 32,341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,901.48x = 148,375.55 × 32,341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,901.48x = 4,798,665,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,665,118.44/98,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,519.65

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