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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,255.24, 148,903.38 and 32,699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,255.24, 148,903.38 and 32,699.46 is: 49,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,255.24 : 148,903.38 = 32,699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,255.24/148,903.38 = 32,699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,255.24x = 148,903.38 × 32,699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,255.24x = 4,869,060,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,060,118.17/99,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,055.95

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