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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,446, 141,693.36 and 35,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,446, 141,693.36 and 35,282.08 is: 52,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,446 : 141,693.36 = 35,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,446/141,693.36 = 35,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,446x = 141,693.36 × 35,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,446x = 4,999,236,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,236,462.99/94,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,932.22

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