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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,942.55, 148,427.79 and 32,388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,942.55, 148,427.79 and 32,388.09 is: 48,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,942.55 : 148,427.79 = 32,388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,942.55/148,427.79 = 32,388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,942.55x = 148,427.79 × 32,388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,942.55x = 4,807,292,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,292,621.02/98,942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,586.71

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