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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,524.09, 132,767.51 and 32,390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,524.09, 132,767.51 and 32,390.69 is: 48,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,524.09 : 132,767.51 = 32,390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,524.09/132,767.51 = 32,390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,524.09x = 132,767.51 × 32,390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,524.09x = 4,300,430,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,430,432.69/88,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,579.21

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