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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,778.08, 142,162.26 and 35,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,778.08, 142,162.26 and 35,609.20 is: 53,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,778.08 : 142,162.26 = 35,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,778.08/142,162.26 = 35,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,778.08x = 142,162.26 × 35,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,778.08x = 5,062,284,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,284,348.79/94,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,411.97

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