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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,966.76, 131,057.55 and 52,525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,966.76, 131,057.55 and 52,525.59 is: 72,487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,966.76 : 131,057.55 = 52,525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,966.76/131,057.55 = 52,525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,966.76x = 131,057.55 × 52,525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,966.76x = 6,883,875,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,875,137.70/94,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,487.21

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