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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,782.92, 142,173.97 and 38,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,782.92, 142,173.97 and 38,610.50 is: 57,915.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,782.92 : 142,173.97 = 38,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,782.92/142,173.97 = 38,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,782.92x = 142,173.97 × 38,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,782.92x = 5,489,407,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,407,261.29/94,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,915.58

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