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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,611, 141,916.50 and 38,481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,611, 141,916.50 and 38,481.65 is: 57,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,611 : 141,916.50 = 38,481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,611/141,916.50 = 38,481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,611x = 141,916.50 × 38,481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,611x = 5,461,180,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,180,372.64/94,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,722.47

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