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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,368, 141,573.87 and 32,038.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,368, 141,573.87 and 32,038.50 is: 48,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,368 : 141,573.87 = 32,038.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,368/141,573.87 = 32,038.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,368x = 141,573.87 × 32,038.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,368x = 4,535,814,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,814,434.00/94,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,065.17

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