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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,954.16, 148,400.40 and 32,379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,954.16, 148,400.40 and 32,379.45 is: 48,559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,954.16 : 148,400.40 = 32,379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,954.16/148,400.40 = 32,379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,954.16x = 148,400.40 × 32,379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,954.16x = 4,805,122,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,122,896.70/98,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,559.08

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