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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,762.71, 142,159.46 and 35,603.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,762.71, 142,159.46 and 35,603.15 is: 53,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,762.71 : 142,159.46 = 35,603.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,762.71/142,159.46 = 35,603.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,762.71x = 142,159.46 × 35,603.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,762.71x = 5,061,323,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,323,689.49/94,762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,410.50

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