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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,284.92, 132,385.70 and 32,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,284.92, 132,385.70 and 32,085.88 is: 48,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,284.92 : 132,385.70 = 32,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,284.92/132,385.70 = 32,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,284.92x = 132,385.70 × 32,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,284.92x = 4,247,711,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,711,683.92/88,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,113.67

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