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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,314.84, 142,872.50 and 32,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,314.84, 142,872.50 and 32,113.12 is: 48,136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,314.84 : 142,872.50 = 32,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,314.84/142,872.50 = 32,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,314.84x = 142,872.50 × 32,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,314.84x = 4,588,082,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,082,152.55/95,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,136.08

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