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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,312.99, 142,869.72 and 32,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,312.99, 142,869.72 and 32,111.27 is: 48,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,312.99 : 142,869.72 = 32,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,312.99/142,869.72 = 32,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,312.99x = 142,869.72 × 32,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,312.99x = 4,587,728,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,728,698.31/95,312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,133.30

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