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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,437, 130,320.48 and 51,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,437, 130,320.48 and 51,995.76 is: 71,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,437 : 130,320.48 = 51,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,437/130,320.48 = 51,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,437x = 130,320.48 × 51,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,437x = 6,776,112,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,776,112,401.16/94,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,752.73

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