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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,033.89, 129,748.23 and 55,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,033.89, 129,748.23 and 55,786.28 is: 76,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,033.89 : 129,748.23 = 55,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,033.89/129,748.23 = 55,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,033.89x = 129,748.23 × 55,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,033.89x = 7,238,170,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,170,439.54/94,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,974.06

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