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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,275.75, 148,932.08 and 32,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,275.75, 148,932.08 and 32,720.56 is: 49,086.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,275.75 : 148,932.08 = 32,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,275.75/148,932.08 = 32,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,275.75x = 148,932.08 × 32,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,275.75x = 4,873,140,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,140,151.30/99,275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,086.91

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