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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,901.22, 142,361.55 and 35,786.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,901.22, 142,361.55 and 35,786.61 is: 53,683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,901.22 : 142,361.55 = 35,786.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,901.22/142,361.55 = 35,786.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,901.22x = 142,361.55 × 35,786.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,901.22x = 5,094,637,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,637,268.85/94,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,683.58

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