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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,965.81, 142,396.12 and 38,845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,965.81, 142,396.12 and 38,845.33 is: 58,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,965.81 : 142,396.12 = 38,845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,965.81/142,396.12 = 38,845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,965.81x = 142,396.12 × 38,845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,965.81x = 5,531,423,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,423,560.14/94,965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,246.47

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