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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,061, 141,091.50 and 28,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,061, 141,091.50 and 28,397 is: 42,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,061 : 141,091.50 = 28,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,061/141,091.50 = 28,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,061x = 141,091.50 × 28,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,061x = 4,006,575,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,575,325.50/94,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,595.50

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