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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,212.65, 132,318.97 and 32,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,212.65, 132,318.97 and 32,042.28 is: 48,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,212.65 : 132,318.97 = 32,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,212.65/132,318.97 = 32,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,212.65x = 132,318.97 × 32,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,212.65x = 4,239,801,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,801,902.14/88,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,063.43

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