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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,994.82, 142,439.61 and 38,874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,994.82, 142,439.61 and 38,874.36 is: 58,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,994.82 : 142,439.61 = 38,874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,994.82/142,439.61 = 38,874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,994.82x = 142,439.61 × 38,874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,994.82x = 5,537,248,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537,248,677.40/94,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,290.01

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