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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,482.52, 130,385.54 and 52,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,482.52, 130,385.54 and 52,041 is: 71,816.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,482.52 : 130,385.54 = 52,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,482.52/130,385.54 = 52,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,482.52x = 130,385.54 × 52,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,482.52x = 6,785,393,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,393,887.14/94,482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,816.39

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