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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,977.37, 142,466.32 and 38,817.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,977.37, 142,466.32 and 38,817.48 is: 58,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,977.37 : 142,466.32 = 38,817.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,977.37/142,466.32 = 38,817.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,977.37x = 142,466.32 × 38,817.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,977.37x = 5,530,183,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,183,689.35/94,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,226.33

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