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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,890, 130,943.12 and 52,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,890, 130,943.12 and 52,446 is: 72,372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,890 : 130,943.12 = 52,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,890/130,943.12 = 52,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,890x = 130,943.12 × 52,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,890x = 6,867,442,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,442,871.52/94,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,372.67

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