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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,902.54, 148,362.94 and 32,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,902.54, 148,362.94 and 32,343.02 is: 48,517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,902.54 : 148,362.94 = 32,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,902.54/148,362.94 = 32,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,902.54x = 148,362.94 × 32,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,902.54x = 4,798,505,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,505,535.68/98,902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,517.52

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