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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,872.70, 142,201.74 and 38,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,872.70, 142,201.74 and 38,698.24 is: 58,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,872.70 : 142,201.74 = 38,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,872.70/142,201.74 = 38,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,872.70x = 142,201.74 × 38,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,872.70x = 5,502,957,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,957,062.94/94,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,003.59

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