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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,927.10, 148,411.41 and 32,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,927.10, 148,411.41 and 32,362.08 is: 48,549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,927.10 : 148,411.41 = 32,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,927.10/148,411.41 = 32,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,927.10x = 148,411.41 × 32,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,927.10x = 4,802,901,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,901,923.33/98,927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,549.91

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