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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,912.81, 130,973.10 and 52,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,912.81, 130,973.10 and 52,468 is: 72,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,912.81 : 130,973.10 = 52,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,912.81/130,973.10 = 52,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,912.81x = 130,973.10 × 52,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,912.81x = 6,871,896,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,896,610.80/94,912.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,402.20

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