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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,979.93, 148,439.12 and 32,405.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,979.93, 148,439.12 and 32,405.22 is: 48,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,979.93 : 148,439.12 = 32,405.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,979.93/148,439.12 = 32,405.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,979.93x = 148,439.12 × 32,405.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,979.93x = 4,810,202,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,202,178.18/98,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,597.75

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