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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,926.32, 148,407.71 and 32,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,926.32, 148,407.71 and 32,370.18 is: 48,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,926.32 : 148,407.71 = 32,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,926.32/148,407.71 = 32,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,926.32x = 148,407.71 × 32,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,926.32x = 4,803,984,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,984,124.24/98,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,561.23

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