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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,377, 141,587.40 and 32,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,377, 141,587.40 and 32,047.56 is: 48,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,377 : 141,587.40 = 32,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,377/141,587.40 = 32,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,377x = 141,587.40 × 32,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,377x = 4,537,530,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,530,696.74/94,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,078.78

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