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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,261.31, 174,392.90 and 32,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,261.31, 174,392.90 and 32,026.13 is: 48,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,261.31 : 174,392.90 = 32,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,261.31/174,392.90 = 32,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,261.31x = 174,392.90 × 32,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,261.31x = 5,585,129,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,129,686.48/116,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,039.45

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