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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,214.65, 132,321.97 and 32,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,214.65, 132,321.97 and 32,044.28 is: 48,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,214.65 : 132,321.97 = 32,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,214.65/132,321.97 = 32,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,214.65x = 132,321.97 × 32,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,214.65x = 4,240,162,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,162,256.83/88,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,066.42

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