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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,512.28, 149,247.90 and 32,936.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,512.28, 149,247.90 and 32,936.76 is: 49,398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,512.28 : 149,247.90 = 32,936.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,512.28/149,247.90 = 32,936.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,512.28x = 149,247.90 × 32,936.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,512.28x = 4,915,742,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,742,262.80/99,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,398.35

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