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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,007, 129,729.66 and 51,565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,007, 129,729.66 and 51,565.63 is: 71,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,007 : 129,729.66 = 51,565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,007/129,729.66 = 51,565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,007x = 129,729.66 × 51,565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,007x = 6,689,591,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,591,647.59/94,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,160.57

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