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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,263.72, 130,084.38 and 51,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,263.72, 130,084.38 and 51,825 is: 71,518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,263.72 : 130,084.38 = 51,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,263.72/130,084.38 = 51,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,263.72x = 130,084.38 × 51,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,263.72x = 6,741,622,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,741,622,993.50/94,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,518.75

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