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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,831.76, 142,264.92 and 32,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,831.76, 142,264.92 and 32,488.40 is: 48,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,831.76 : 142,264.92 = 32,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,831.76/142,264.92 = 32,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,831.76x = 142,264.92 × 32,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,831.76x = 4,621,959,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,959,626.93/94,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,738.52

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