Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,698.68, 142,129.56 and 38,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 94,698.68, 142,129.56 and 38,570 is: 57,888.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,698.68 : 142,129.56 = 38,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,698.68/142,129.56 = 38,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,698.68x = 142,129.56 × 38,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,698.68x = 5,481,937,129.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,481,937,129.20/94,698.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,888.21
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