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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,717.53, 130,709.91 and 52,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,717.53, 130,709.91 and 52,275.75 is: 72,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,717.53 : 130,709.91 = 52,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,717.53/130,709.91 = 52,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,717.53x = 130,709.91 × 52,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,717.53x = 6,832,958,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,958,577.68/94,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,140.38

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