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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,780, 142,170.80 and 32,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,780, 142,170.80 and 32,451.04 is: 48,676.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,780 : 142,170.80 = 32,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,780/142,170.80 = 32,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,780x = 142,170.80 × 32,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,780x = 4,613,590,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,590,317.63/94,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,676.83

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