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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,985.91, 142,395.03 and 35,780.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,985.91, 142,395.03 and 35,780.18 is: 53,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,985.91 : 142,395.03 = 35,780.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,985.91/142,395.03 = 35,780.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,985.91x = 142,395.03 × 35,780.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,985.91x = 5,094,919,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,919,092.53/94,985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,638.68

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