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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,425.59, 149,161.74 and 32,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,425.59, 149,161.74 and 32,865.72 is: 49,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,425.59 : 149,161.74 = 32,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,425.59/149,161.74 = 32,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,425.59x = 149,161.74 × 32,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,425.59x = 4,902,307,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,307,981.55/99,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,306.30

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