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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,227.44, 129,979.72 and 58,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,227.44, 129,979.72 and 58,838 is: 81,162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,227.44 : 129,979.72 = 58,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,227.44/129,979.72 = 58,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,227.44x = 129,979.72 × 58,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,227.44x = 7,647,746,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647,746,765.36/94,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,162.63

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