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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,999.62, 142,453.41 and 38,817.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,999.62, 142,453.41 and 38,817.42 is: 58,207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,999.62 : 142,453.41 = 38,817.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,999.62/142,453.41 = 38,817.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,999.62x = 142,453.41 × 38,817.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,999.62x = 5,529,673,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529,673,846.40/94,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,207.33

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