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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,965.47, 142,395.61 and 38,844.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,965.47, 142,395.61 and 38,844.98 is: 58,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,965.47 : 142,395.61 = 38,844.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,965.47/142,395.61 = 38,844.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,965.47x = 142,395.61 × 38,844.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,965.47x = 5,531,354,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,354,622.54/94,965.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,245.96

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