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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,783.54, 142,174.90 and 38,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,783.54, 142,174.90 and 38,611.12 is: 57,916.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,783.54 : 142,174.90 = 38,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,783.54/142,174.90 = 38,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,783.54x = 142,174.90 × 38,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,783.54x = 5,489,532,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,532,221.42/94,783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,916.51

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