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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,966.46, 131,045.54 and 52,514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,966.46, 131,045.54 and 52,514.36 is: 72,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,966.46 : 131,045.54 = 52,514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,966.46/131,045.54 = 52,514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,966.46x = 131,045.54 × 52,514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,966.46x = 6,881,772,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881,772,663.95/94,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,465.30

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