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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,209.62, 142,764.51 and 32,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,209.62, 142,764.51 and 32,865.30 is: 49,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,209.62 : 142,764.51 = 32,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,209.62/142,764.51 = 32,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,209.62x = 142,764.51 × 32,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,209.62x = 4,691,998,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,998,450.50/95,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,280.72

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