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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,424.16, 149,159.58 and 32,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,424.16, 149,159.58 and 32,864.28 is: 49,304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,424.16 : 149,159.58 = 32,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,424.16/149,159.58 = 32,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,424.16x = 149,159.58 × 32,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,424.16x = 4,902,022,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,022,201.80/99,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,304.14

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