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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,188.70, 78,924.78 and 32,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,188.70, 78,924.78 and 32,994 is: 45,534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,188.70 : 78,924.78 = 32,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,188.70/78,924.78 = 32,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,188.70x = 78,924.78 × 32,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,188.70x = 2,604,044,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,044,191.32/57,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,534.24

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