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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,829.59, 142,244.35 and 52,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,829.59, 142,244.35 and 52,689.48 is: 79,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,829.59 : 142,244.35 = 52,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,829.59/142,244.35 = 52,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,829.59x = 142,244.35 × 52,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,829.59x = 7,494,780,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,780,834.44/94,829.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,034.20

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