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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,950, 131,019.66 and 52,502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,950, 131,019.66 and 52,502.76 is: 72,447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,950 : 131,019.66 = 52,502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,950/131,019.66 = 52,502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,950x = 131,019.66 × 52,502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,950x = 6,878,893,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,893,764.26/94,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,447.54

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