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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,904.67, 148,380.34 and 32,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,904.67, 148,380.34 and 32,344.54 is: 48,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,904.67 : 148,380.34 = 32,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,904.67/148,380.34 = 32,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,904.67x = 148,380.34 × 32,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,904.67x = 4,799,293,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,293,842.34/98,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,524.44

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