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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,377.52, 189,565.68 and 32,883.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,377.52, 189,565.68 and 32,883.12 is: 49,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,377.52 : 189,565.68 = 32,883.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,377.52/189,565.68 = 32,883.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,377.52x = 189,565.68 × 32,883.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,377.52x = 6,233,511,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,511,003.32/126,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,324.52

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