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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,777.52, 181,170.36 and 32,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,777.52, 181,170.36 and 32,040 is: 48,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,777.52 : 181,170.36 = 32,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,777.52/181,170.36 = 32,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,777.52x = 181,170.36 × 32,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,777.52x = 5,804,698,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,698,334.40/120,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,061.08

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