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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,215.66, 132,323.46 and 32,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,215.66, 132,323.46 and 32,045.28 is: 48,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,215.66 : 132,323.46 = 32,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,215.66/132,323.46 = 32,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,215.66x = 132,323.46 × 32,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,215.66x = 4,240,342,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,342,326.27/88,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,067.91

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