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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,232.83, 142,858.76 and 35,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,232.83, 142,858.76 and 35,277.44 is: 52,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,232.83 : 142,858.76 = 35,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,232.83/142,858.76 = 35,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,232.83x = 142,858.76 × 35,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,232.83x = 5,039,690,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,690,443.69/95,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,919.68

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