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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,985.28, 148,503.12 and 32,429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,985.28, 148,503.12 and 32,429.92 is: 48,653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,985.28 : 148,503.12 = 32,429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,985.28/148,503.12 = 32,429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,985.28x = 148,503.12 × 32,429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,985.28x = 4,815,944,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,944,301.35/98,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,653.14

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