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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,989.34, 142,444.61 and 35,021.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,989.34, 142,444.61 and 35,021.23 is: 52,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,989.34 : 142,444.61 = 35,021.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,989.34/142,444.61 = 35,021.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,989.34x = 142,444.61 × 35,021.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,989.34x = 4,988,585,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,585,049.18/94,989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,517.31

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