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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,879.84, 142,196.29 and 38,654.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,879.84, 142,196.29 and 38,654.10 is: 57,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,879.84 : 142,196.29 = 38,654.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,879.84/142,196.29 = 38,654.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,879.84x = 142,196.29 × 38,654.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,879.84x = 5,496,469,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496,469,613.29/94,879.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,930.85

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