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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,824.79, 130,861.97 and 54,538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,824.79, 130,861.97 and 54,538.50 is: 75,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,824.79 : 130,861.97 = 54,538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,824.79/130,861.97 = 54,538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,824.79x = 130,861.97 × 54,538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,824.79x = 7,137,015,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,015,550.85/94,824.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,265.29

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