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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,614.72, 130,565.52 and 52,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,614.72, 130,565.52 and 52,173.24 is: 71,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,614.72 : 130,565.52 = 52,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,614.72/130,565.52 = 52,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,614.72x = 130,565.52 × 52,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,614.72x = 6,812,026,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,026,210.68/94,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,997.53

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