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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,991.08, 142,501.20 and 32,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,991.08, 142,501.20 and 32,647 is: 48,975.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,991.08 : 142,501.20 = 32,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,991.08/142,501.20 = 32,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,991.08x = 142,501.20 × 32,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,991.08x = 4,652,236,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,236,676.40/94,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,975.51

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