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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,220.06, 172,829.28 and 32,114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,220.06, 172,829.28 and 32,114.06 is: 48,170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,220.06 : 172,829.28 = 32,114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,220.06/172,829.28 = 32,114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,220.06x = 172,829.28 × 32,114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,220.06x = 5,550,249,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,249,867.68/115,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,170.86

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