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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,758, 173,637.36 and 32,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,758, 173,637.36 and 32,652 is: 48,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,758 : 173,637.36 = 32,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,758/173,637.36 = 32,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,758x = 173,637.36 × 32,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,758x = 5,669,607,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,607,078.72/115,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,978.10

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