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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,316.94, 132,486.83 and 32,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,316.94, 132,486.83 and 32,148.46 is: 48,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,316.94 : 132,486.83 = 32,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,316.94/132,486.83 = 32,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,316.94x = 132,486.83 × 32,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,316.94x = 4,259,247,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,247,554.78/88,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,226.85

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