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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,179.22, 141,213.48 and 38,021.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,179.22, 141,213.48 and 38,021.17 is: 57,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,179.22 : 141,213.48 = 38,021.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,179.22/141,213.48 = 38,021.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,179.22x = 141,213.48 × 38,021.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,179.22x = 5,369,101,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,101,729.37/94,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,009.41

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