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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,231.79, 132,347.69 and 32,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,231.79, 132,347.69 and 32,061.44 is: 48,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,231.79 : 132,347.69 = 32,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,231.79/132,347.69 = 32,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,231.79x = 132,347.69 × 32,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,231.79x = 4,243,257,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,257,522.07/88,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,092.16

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