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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,865.27, 130,908.92 and 52,421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,865.27, 130,908.92 and 52,421.09 is: 72,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,865.27 : 130,908.92 = 52,421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,865.27/130,908.92 = 52,421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,865.27x = 130,908.92 × 52,421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,865.27x = 6,862,387,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,387,360.47/94,865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,338.25

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