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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,771.69, 142,206.73 and 38,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,771.69, 142,206.73 and 38,652.97 is: 57,999.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,771.69 : 142,206.73 = 38,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,771.69/142,206.73 = 38,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,771.69x = 142,206.73 × 38,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,771.69x = 5,496,711,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496,711,564.19/94,771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,999.51

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