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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,793.96, 142,198.50 and 32,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,793.96, 142,198.50 and 32,465 is: 48,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,793.96 : 142,198.50 = 32,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,793.96/142,198.50 = 32,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,793.96x = 142,198.50 × 32,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,793.96x = 4,616,474,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,474,302.50/94,793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,700.09

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