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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,251.69, 190,877.34 and 32,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,251.69, 190,877.34 and 32,481.87 is: 48,722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,251.69 : 190,877.34 = 32,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,251.69/190,877.34 = 32,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,251.69x = 190,877.34 × 32,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,251.69x = 6,200,052,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,052,943.83/127,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,722.76

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