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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,168.72, 129,946.44 and 51,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,168.72, 129,946.44 and 51,729.04 is: 71,382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,168.72 : 129,946.44 = 51,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,168.72/129,946.44 = 51,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,168.72x = 129,946.44 × 51,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,168.72x = 6,722,004,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,004,592.62/94,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,382.56

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