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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,847.46, 142,279.23 and 38,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,847.46, 142,279.23 and 38,691.37 is: 58,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,847.46 : 142,279.23 = 38,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,847.46/142,279.23 = 38,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,847.46x = 142,279.23 × 38,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,847.46x = 5,504,978,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,978,654.19/94,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,040.34

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