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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,062, 132,112.44 and 32,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,062, 132,112.44 and 32,658 is: 48,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,062 : 132,112.44 = 32,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,062/132,112.44 = 32,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,062x = 132,112.44 × 32,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,062x = 4,314,528,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,528,065.52/88,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,994.21

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