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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,713.14, 142,072.79 and 49,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,713.14, 142,072.79 and 49,723.13 is: 74,586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,713.14 : 142,072.79 = 49,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,713.14/142,072.79 = 49,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,713.14x = 142,072.79 × 49,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,713.14x = 7,064,303,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,303,913.20/94,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,586.31

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