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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,887.84, 142,220.59 and 38,692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,887.84, 142,220.59 and 38,692.88 is: 57,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,887.84 : 142,220.59 = 38,692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,887.84/142,220.59 = 38,692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,887.84x = 142,220.59 × 38,692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,887.84x = 5,502,924,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,924,222.40/94,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,993.99

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