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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,929.47, 131,006.77 and 52,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,929.47, 131,006.77 and 52,488 is: 72,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,929.47 : 131,006.77 = 52,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,929.47/131,006.77 = 52,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,929.47x = 131,006.77 × 52,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,929.47x = 6,876,283,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,283,212.54/94,929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,435.71

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