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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,901.66, 148,375.83 and 32,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,901.66, 148,375.83 and 32,341.53 is: 48,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,901.66 : 148,375.83 = 32,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,901.66/148,375.83 = 32,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,901.66x = 148,375.83 × 32,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,901.66x = 4,798,702,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,702,034.91/98,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,519.93

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