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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,969.84, 142,503.35 and 38,851.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,969.84, 142,503.35 and 38,851.42 is: 58,297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,969.84 : 142,503.35 = 38,851.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,969.84/142,503.35 = 38,851.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,969.84x = 142,503.35 × 38,851.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,969.84x = 5,536,457,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,457,502.26/94,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,297.01

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