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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,961.28, 142,462.98 and 35,797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,961.28, 142,462.98 and 35,797.46 is: 53,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,961.28 : 142,462.98 = 35,797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,961.28/142,462.98 = 35,797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,961.28x = 142,462.98 × 35,797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,961.28x = 5,099,812,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,812,515.71/94,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,704.13

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