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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,003, 141,004.50 and 28,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,003, 141,004.50 and 28,339 is: 42,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,003 : 141,004.50 = 28,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,003/141,004.50 = 28,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,003x = 141,004.50 × 28,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,003x = 3,995,926,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,926,525.50/94,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,508.50

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