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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,876.81, 142,019.97 and 59,742.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,876.81, 142,019.97 and 59,742.66 is: 89,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,876.81 : 142,019.97 = 59,742.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,876.81/142,019.97 = 59,742.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,876.81x = 142,019.97 × 59,742.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,876.81x = 8,484,650,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,650,780.92/94,876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,428.08

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