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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,132.08, 67,802.40 and 32,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,132.08, 67,802.40 and 32,148 is: 44,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,132.08 : 67,802.40 = 32,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,132.08/67,802.40 = 32,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,132.08x = 67,802.40 × 32,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,132.08x = 2,179,711,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,711,555.20/49,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,364.32

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