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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,382.88, 141,623.80 and 38,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,382.88, 141,623.80 and 38,228.96 is: 57,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,382.88 : 141,623.80 = 38,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,382.88/141,623.80 = 38,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,382.88x = 141,623.80 × 38,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,382.88x = 5,414,130,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,130,585.25/94,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,363.48

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