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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,972.60, 142,468.62 and 32,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,972.60, 142,468.62 and 32,635 is: 48,955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,972.60 : 142,468.62 = 32,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,972.60/142,468.62 = 32,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,972.60x = 142,468.62 × 32,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,972.60x = 4,649,463,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,463,413.70/94,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,955.84

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