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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,989.72, 142,431.92 and 38,869.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,989.72, 142,431.92 and 38,869.17 is: 58,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,989.72 : 142,431.92 = 38,869.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,989.72/142,431.92 = 38,869.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,989.72x = 142,431.92 × 38,869.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,989.72x = 5,536,210,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,210,609.08/94,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,282.21

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