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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,946.60, 175,421.50 and 38,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,946.60, 175,421.50 and 38,061.24 is: 57,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,946.60 : 175,421.50 = 38,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,946.60/175,421.50 = 38,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,946.60x = 175,421.50 × 38,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,946.60x = 6,676,759,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,759,812.66/116,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,092.38

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