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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,771.47, 142,034.52 and 38,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,771.47, 142,034.52 and 38,546.28 is: 57,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,771.47 : 142,034.52 = 38,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,771.47/142,034.52 = 38,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,771.47x = 142,034.52 × 38,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,771.47x = 5,474,902,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,902,377.59/94,771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,769.52

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