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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,995.68, 148,494.06 and 32,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,995.68, 148,494.06 and 32,438.52 is: 48,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,995.68 : 148,494.06 = 32,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,995.68/148,494.06 = 32,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,995.68x = 148,494.06 × 32,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,995.68x = 4,816,927,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,927,535.19/98,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,657.96

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