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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,451, 130,342.38 and 52,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,451, 130,342.38 and 52,009.44 is: 71,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,451 : 130,342.38 = 52,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,451/130,342.38 = 52,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,451x = 130,342.38 × 52,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,451x = 6,779,034,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,034,192.07/94,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,773.03

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