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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,002.25, 189,007.02 and 32,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,002.25, 189,007.02 and 32,508 is: 48,762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,002.25 : 189,007.02 = 32,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,002.25/189,007.02 = 32,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,002.25x = 189,007.02 × 32,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,002.25x = 6,144,240,206.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,240,206.16/126,002.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,762.94

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