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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,861.76, 130,917 and 52,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,861.76, 130,917 and 52,421 is: 72,345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,861.76 : 130,917 = 52,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,861.76/130,917 = 52,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,861.76x = 130,917 × 52,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,861.76x = 6,862,800,057
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,800,057/94,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,345.27

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