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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,016, 141,033.87 and 27,456.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,016, 141,033.87 and 27,456.31 is: 41,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,016 : 141,033.87 = 27,456.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,016/141,033.87 = 27,456.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,016x = 141,033.87 × 27,456.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,016x = 3,872,269,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,269,655.22/94,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,187.35

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