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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,394, 141,591 and 38,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,394, 141,591 and 38,991.44 is: 58,487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,394 : 141,591 = 38,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,394/141,591 = 38,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,394x = 141,591 × 38,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,394x = 5,520,836,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,836,981.04/94,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,487.16

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