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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,285.36, 127,928.70 and 32,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,285.36, 127,928.70 and 32,682.28 is: 49,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,285.36 : 127,928.70 = 32,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,285.36/127,928.70 = 32,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,285.36x = 127,928.70 × 32,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,285.36x = 4,181,001,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,001,593.44/85,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,023.67

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