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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,325, 142,887.72 and 32,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,325, 142,887.72 and 32,123.28 is: 48,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,325 : 142,887.72 = 32,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,325/142,887.72 = 32,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,325x = 142,887.72 × 32,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,325x = 4,590,022,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,022,238.12/95,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,151.30

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