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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,536.32, 188,310.96 and 32,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,536.32, 188,310.96 and 32,042.88 is: 48,065.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,536.32 : 188,310.96 = 32,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,536.32/188,310.96 = 32,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,536.32x = 188,310.96 × 32,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,536.32x = 6,034,025,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,025,493.96/125,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,065.97

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