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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,991.61, 131,087.43 and 51,970.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,991.61, 131,087.43 and 51,970.69 is: 71,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,991.61 : 131,087.43 = 51,970.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,991.61/131,087.43 = 51,970.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,991.61x = 131,087.43 × 51,970.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,991.61x = 6,812,704,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,704,187.43/94,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,719.01

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