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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,365, 141,569.37 and 32,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,365, 141,569.37 and 32,035.50 is: 48,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,365 : 141,569.37 = 32,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,365/141,569.37 = 32,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,365x = 141,569.37 × 32,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,365x = 4,535,245,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,245,552.64/94,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,060.67

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