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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,766, 142,149.72 and 32,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,766, 142,149.72 and 32,437.04 is: 48,655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,766 : 142,149.72 = 32,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,766/142,149.72 = 32,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,766x = 142,149.72 × 32,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,766x = 4,610,916,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,916,153.63/94,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,655.81

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