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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,843.86, 142,264.80 and 38,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,843.86, 142,264.80 and 38,670.72 is: 58,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,843.86 : 142,264.80 = 38,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,843.86/142,264.80 = 38,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,843.86x = 142,264.80 × 38,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,843.86x = 5,501,482,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,482,246.66/94,843.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,005.68

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