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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,716.80, 142,069.62 and 35,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,716.80, 142,069.62 and 35,547.50 is: 53,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,716.80 : 142,069.62 = 35,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,716.80/142,069.62 = 35,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,716.80x = 142,069.62 × 35,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,716.80x = 5,050,219,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,219,816.95/94,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,319.16

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