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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,593, 173,389.50 and 32,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,593, 173,389.50 and 32,487 is: 48,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,593 : 173,389.50 = 32,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,593/173,389.50 = 32,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,593x = 173,389.50 × 32,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,593x = 5,632,904,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,904,686.50/115,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,730.50

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