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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,906.81, 148,355.55 and 32,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,906.81, 148,355.55 and 32,338.17 is: 48,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,906.81 : 148,355.55 = 32,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,906.81/148,355.55 = 32,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,906.81x = 148,355.55 × 32,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,906.81x = 4,797,546,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,546,996.34/98,906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,505.73

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