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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,950.77, 148,446.96 and 32,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,950.77, 148,446.96 and 32,385.72 is: 48,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,950.77 : 148,446.96 = 32,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,950.77/148,446.96 = 32,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,950.77x = 148,446.96 × 32,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,950.77x = 4,807,561,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,561,681.41/98,950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,585.39

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