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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,023.04, 129,731.52 and 54,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,023.04, 129,731.52 and 54,256 is: 74,861.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,023.04 : 129,731.52 = 54,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,023.04/129,731.52 = 54,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,023.04x = 129,731.52 × 54,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,023.04x = 7,038,713,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,713,349.12/94,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,861.58

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