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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,693.79, 142,035.09 and 35,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,693.79, 142,035.09 and 35,524.50 is: 53,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,693.79 : 142,035.09 = 35,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,693.79/142,035.09 = 35,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,693.79x = 142,035.09 × 35,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,693.79x = 5,045,725,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,725,554.71/94,693.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,284.65

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