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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,714.80, 142,066.62 and 35,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,714.80, 142,066.62 and 35,545.50 is: 53,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,714.80 : 142,066.62 = 35,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,714.80/142,066.62 = 35,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,714.80x = 142,066.62 × 35,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,714.80x = 5,049,829,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,829,041.21/94,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,316.16

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