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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,614, 141,921 and 32,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,614, 141,921 and 32,284.52 is: 48,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,614 : 141,921 = 32,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,614/141,921 = 32,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,614x = 141,921 × 32,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,614x = 4,581,851,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,851,362.92/94,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,426.78

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