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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,056.73, 129,799.88 and 51,619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,056.73, 129,799.88 and 51,619.21 is: 71,235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,056.73 : 129,799.88 = 51,619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,056.73/129,799.88 = 51,619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,056.73x = 129,799.88 × 51,619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,056.73x = 6,700,167,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,167,263.69/94,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,235.38

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