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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,985.26, 131,079.78 and 52,546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,985.26, 131,079.78 and 52,546.66 is: 72,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,985.26 : 131,079.78 = 52,546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,985.26/131,079.78 = 52,546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,985.26x = 131,079.78 × 52,546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,985.26x = 6,887,804,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,804,632.53/94,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,514.46

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