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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,996.26, 131,087.93 and 52,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,996.26, 131,087.93 and 52,555.50 is: 72,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,996.26 : 131,087.93 = 52,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,996.26/131,087.93 = 52,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,996.26x = 131,087.93 × 52,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,996.26x = 6,889,391,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889,391,442.34/94,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,522.77

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