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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,529, 188,293.33 and 32,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,529, 188,293.33 and 32,034.75 is: 48,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,529 : 188,293.33 = 32,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,529/188,293.33 = 32,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,529x = 188,293.33 × 32,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,529x = 6,031,929,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,031,929,753.22/125,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,052.08

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