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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,765, 142,148.22 and 32,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,765, 142,148.22 and 32,436.04 is: 48,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,765 : 142,148.22 = 32,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,765/142,148.22 = 32,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,765x = 142,148.22 × 32,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,765x = 4,610,725,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,725,349.85/94,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,654.31

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