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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,161.62, 148,758.99 and 32,587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,161.62, 148,758.99 and 32,587.18 is: 48,886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,161.62 : 148,758.99 = 32,587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,161.62/148,758.99 = 32,587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,161.62x = 148,758.99 × 32,587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,161.62x = 4,847,635,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,635,983.75/99,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,886.21

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