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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,170.55, 132,275.73 and 32,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,170.55, 132,275.73 and 32,010.50 is: 48,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,170.55 : 132,275.73 = 32,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,170.55/132,275.73 = 32,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,170.55x = 132,275.73 × 32,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,170.55x = 4,234,212,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,212,255.17/88,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,022.98

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