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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,006.88, 129,729.49 and 51,565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,006.88, 129,729.49 and 51,565.51 is: 71,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,006.88 : 129,729.49 = 51,565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,006.88/129,729.49 = 51,565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,006.88x = 129,729.49 × 51,565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,006.88x = 6,689,566,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,566,860.65/94,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,160.40

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