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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,317, 172,986.84 and 32,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,317, 172,986.84 and 32,211 is: 48,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,317 : 172,986.84 = 32,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,317/172,986.84 = 32,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,317x = 172,986.84 × 32,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,317x = 5,572,079,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,079,103.24/115,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,319.67

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