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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,964.97, 142,394.86 and 38,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,964.97, 142,394.86 and 38,844.48 is: 58,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,964.97 : 142,394.86 = 38,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,964.97/142,394.86 = 38,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,964.97x = 142,394.86 × 38,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,964.97x = 5,531,254,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,254,097.15/94,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,245.20

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