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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,697.62, 142,009.53 and 35,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,697.62, 142,009.53 and 35,501 is: 53,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,697.62 : 142,009.53 = 35,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,697.62/142,009.53 = 35,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,697.62x = 142,009.53 × 35,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,697.62x = 5,041,480,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,480,324.53/94,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,237.67

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