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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,729.62, 142,094.43 and 47,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,729.62, 142,094.43 and 47,995.86 is: 71,993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,729.62 : 142,094.43 = 47,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,729.62/142,094.43 = 47,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,729.62x = 142,094.43 × 47,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,729.62x = 6,819,944,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819,944,369.06/94,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,993.79

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