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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,539.76, 188,309.46 and 32,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,539.76, 188,309.46 and 32,045.52 is: 48,068.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,539.76 : 188,309.46 = 32,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,539.76/188,309.46 = 32,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,539.76x = 188,309.46 × 32,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,539.76x = 6,034,474,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,474,566.62/125,539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,068.23

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