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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,278.61, 132,376.45 and 32,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,278.61, 132,376.45 and 32,079.09 is: 48,103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,278.61 : 132,376.45 = 32,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,278.61/132,376.45 = 32,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,278.61x = 132,376.45 × 32,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,278.61x = 4,246,516,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,516,053.43/88,278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,103.57

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