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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,997.81, 131,097.89 and 52,557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,997.81, 131,097.89 and 52,557.26 is: 72,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,997.81 : 131,097.89 = 52,557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,997.81/131,097.89 = 52,557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,997.81x = 131,097.89 × 52,557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,997.81x = 6,890,145,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,145,366.09/94,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,529.52

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