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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,886.44, 142,290.47 and 38,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,886.44, 142,290.47 and 38,688.44 is: 58,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,886.44 : 142,290.47 = 38,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,886.44/142,290.47 = 38,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,886.44x = 142,290.47 × 38,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,886.44x = 5,504,995,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,995,696.44/94,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,016.68

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