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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,392, 141,609.90 and 32,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,392, 141,609.90 and 32,062.56 is: 48,101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,392 : 141,609.90 = 32,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,392/141,609.90 = 32,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,392x = 141,609.90 × 32,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,392x = 4,540,375,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,375,915.34/94,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,101.28

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