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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,964.16, 188,957.12 and 32,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,964.16, 188,957.12 and 32,469.12 is: 48,706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,964.16 : 188,957.12 = 32,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,964.16/188,957.12 = 32,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,964.16x = 188,957.12 × 32,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,964.16x = 6,135,271,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135,271,404.13/125,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,706.48

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