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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,858.07, 184,286.88 and 38,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,858.07, 184,286.88 and 38,625.59 is: 57,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,858.07 : 184,286.88 = 38,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,858.07/184,286.88 = 38,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,858.07x = 184,286.88 × 38,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,858.07x = 7,118,188,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,188,547.82/122,858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,938.31

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