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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,792, 188,687.96 and 32,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,792, 188,687.96 and 32,297.72 is: 48,446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,792 : 188,687.96 = 32,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,792/188,687.96 = 32,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,792x = 188,687.96 × 32,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,792x = 6,094,190,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,094,190,899.45/125,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,446.57

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