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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,983.76, 142,422.97 and 38,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,983.76, 142,422.97 and 38,863.24 is: 58,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,983.76 : 142,422.97 = 38,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,983.76/142,422.97 = 38,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,983.76x = 142,422.97 × 38,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,983.76x = 5,535,018,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,018,064.62/94,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,273.31

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