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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,279.91, 141,419.81 and 27,720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,279.91, 141,419.81 and 27,720.59 is: 41,580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,279.91 : 141,419.81 = 27,720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,279.91/141,419.81 = 27,720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,279.91x = 141,419.81 × 27,720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,279.91x = 3,920,240,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,240,640.19/94,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,580.87

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