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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,966.20, 142,396.68 and 38,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,966.20, 142,396.68 and 38,845.68 is: 58,247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,966.20 : 142,396.68 = 38,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,966.20/142,396.68 = 38,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,966.20x = 142,396.68 × 38,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,966.20x = 5,531,495,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,495,864.34/94,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,247.00

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