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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,962, 131,049.72 and 61,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,962, 131,049.72 and 61,486.32 is: 84,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,962 : 131,049.72 = 61,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,962/131,049.72 = 61,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,962x = 131,049.72 × 61,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,962x = 8,057,765,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,765,019.83/94,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,852.52

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