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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,961.46, 142,490.79 and 38,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,961.46, 142,490.79 and 38,843.04 is: 58,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,961.46 : 142,490.79 = 38,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,961.46/142,490.79 = 38,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,961.46x = 142,490.79 × 38,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,961.46x = 5,534,775,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534,775,455.60/94,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,284.44

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