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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,193.33, 132,251.72 and 32,014.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,193.33, 132,251.72 and 32,014.77 is: 48,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,193.33 : 132,251.72 = 32,014.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,193.33/132,251.72 = 32,014.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,193.33x = 132,251.72 × 32,014.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,193.33x = 4,234,008,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,008,237.83/88,193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,008.26

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