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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,369, 141,575.37 and 32,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,369, 141,575.37 and 32,039.50 is: 48,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,369 : 141,575.37 = 32,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,369/141,575.37 = 32,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,369x = 141,575.37 × 32,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,369x = 4,536,004,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,004,067.12/94,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,066.68

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