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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,926.78, 142,278.39 and 38,731.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,926.78, 142,278.39 and 38,731.82 is: 58,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,926.78 : 142,278.39 = 38,731.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,926.78/142,278.39 = 38,731.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,926.78x = 142,278.39 × 38,731.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,926.78x = 5,510,700,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,510,700,279.98/94,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,052.11

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