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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,960.48, 142,388.13 and 38,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,960.48, 142,388.13 and 38,839.99 is: 58,238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,960.48 : 142,388.13 = 38,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,960.48/142,388.13 = 38,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,960.48x = 142,388.13 × 38,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,960.48x = 5,530,354,134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,354,134.38/94,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,238.48

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