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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,272.52, 132,367.16 and 32,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,272.52, 132,367.16 and 32,073 is: 48,094.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,272.52 : 132,367.16 = 32,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,272.52/132,367.16 = 32,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,272.52x = 132,367.16 × 32,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,272.52x = 4,245,411,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,411,922.68/88,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,094.38

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