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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,236.08, 142,753.32 and 35,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,236.08, 142,753.32 and 35,226 is: 52,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,236.08 : 142,753.32 = 35,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,236.08/142,753.32 = 35,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,236.08x = 142,753.32 × 35,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,236.08x = 5,028,628,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,628,450.32/95,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,801.72

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