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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,001, 141,001.50 and 28,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,001, 141,001.50 and 28,337 is: 42,505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,001 : 141,001.50 = 28,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,001/141,001.50 = 28,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,001x = 141,001.50 × 28,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,001x = 3,995,559,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,559,505.50/94,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,505.50

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