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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,928.26, 148,413.14 and 32,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,928.26, 148,413.14 and 32,363.17 is: 48,551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,928.26 : 148,413.14 = 32,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,928.26/148,413.14 = 32,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,928.26x = 148,413.14 × 32,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,928.26x = 4,803,119,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,119,389.93/98,928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,551.54

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