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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,947.95, 142,436.10 and 34,971.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,947.95, 142,436.10 and 34,971.86 is: 52,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,947.95 : 142,436.10 = 34,971.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,947.95/142,436.10 = 34,971.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,947.95x = 142,436.10 × 34,971.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,947.95x = 4,981,255,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,255,348.15/94,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,463.01

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