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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,524.98, 188,287.35 and 32,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,524.98, 188,287.35 and 32,030.73 is: 48,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,524.98 : 188,287.35 = 32,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,524.98/188,287.35 = 32,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,524.98x = 188,287.35 × 32,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,524.98x = 6,030,981,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030,981,270.27/125,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,046.06

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