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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,645, 141,991.50 and 35,480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,645, 141,991.50 and 35,480.84 is: 53,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,645 : 141,991.50 = 35,480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,645/141,991.50 = 35,480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,645x = 141,991.50 × 35,480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,645x = 5,037,977,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,977,692.86/94,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,230.26

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