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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,462.09, 144,714.26 and 32,417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,462.09, 144,714.26 and 32,417.96 is: 48,634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,462.09 : 144,714.26 = 32,417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,462.09/144,714.26 = 32,417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,462.09x = 144,714.26 × 32,417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,462.09x = 4,691,340,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,340,449.58/96,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,634.03

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