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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,113, 172,679.28 and 32,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,113, 172,679.28 and 32,007 is: 48,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,113 : 172,679.28 = 32,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,113/172,679.28 = 32,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,113x = 172,679.28 × 32,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,113x = 5,526,945,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,945,714.96/115,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,013.22

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