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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,220, 132,330.72 and 32,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,220, 132,330.72 and 32,816 is: 49,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,220 : 132,330.72 = 32,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,220/132,330.72 = 32,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,220x = 132,330.72 × 32,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,220x = 4,342,564,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,564,907.52/88,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,224.27

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