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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,223, 132,335.22 and 32,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,223, 132,335.22 and 32,819 is: 49,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,223 : 132,335.22 = 32,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,223/132,335.22 = 32,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,223x = 132,335.22 × 32,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,223x = 4,343,109,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,109,585.18/88,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,228.77

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