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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,908.41, 142,362.50 and 38,774.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,908.41, 142,362.50 and 38,774.91 is: 58,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,908.41 : 142,362.50 = 38,774.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,908.41/142,362.50 = 38,774.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,908.41x = 142,362.50 × 38,774.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,908.41x = 5,520,092,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,092,931.00/94,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,162.32

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