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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,968.59, 131,055.03 and 52,527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,968.59, 131,055.03 and 52,527.08 is: 72,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,968.59 : 131,055.03 = 52,527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,968.59/131,055.03 = 52,527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,968.59x = 131,055.03 × 52,527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,968.59x = 6,883,938,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,938,372.85/94,968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,486.48

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