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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,284.81, 132,408 and 32,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,284.81, 132,408 and 32,126.25 is: 48,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,284.81 : 132,408 = 32,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,284.81/132,408 = 32,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,284.81x = 132,408 × 32,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,284.81x = 4,253,772,510
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,772,510/88,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,182.38

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