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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,946.69, 175,430.97 and 38,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,946.69, 175,430.97 and 38,039.73 is: 57,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,946.69 : 175,430.97 = 38,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,946.69/175,430.97 = 38,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,946.69x = 175,430.97 × 38,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,946.69x = 6,673,346,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,346,732.44/116,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,063.15

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