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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,275.84, 130,104 and 51,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,275.84, 130,104 and 51,837.60 is: 71,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,275.84 : 130,104 = 51,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,275.84/130,104 = 51,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,275.84x = 130,104 × 51,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,275.84x = 6,744,279,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,744,279,110.40/94,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,537.72

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