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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,374, 141,582.89 and 32,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,374, 141,582.89 and 32,044.50 is: 48,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,374 : 141,582.89 = 32,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,374/141,582.89 = 32,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,374x = 141,582.89 × 32,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,374x = 4,536,952,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,952,758.38/94,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,074.18

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