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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,939, 142,439.70 and 38,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,939, 142,439.70 and 38,826.33 is: 58,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,939 : 142,439.70 = 38,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,939/142,439.70 = 38,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,939x = 142,439.70 × 38,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,939x = 5,530,410,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,410,797.30/94,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,252.25

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