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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,615.82, 188,430.21 and 32,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,615.82, 188,430.21 and 32,122.38 is: 48,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,615.82 : 188,430.21 = 32,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,615.82/188,430.21 = 32,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,615.82x = 188,430.21 × 32,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,615.82x = 6,052,826,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,826,809.10/125,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,185.23

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