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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,297.59, 141,442.13 and 27,739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,297.59, 141,442.13 and 27,739.89 is: 41,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,297.59 : 141,442.13 = 27,739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,297.59/141,442.13 = 27,739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,297.59x = 141,442.13 × 27,739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,297.59x = 3,923,588,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,588,988.87/94,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,608.58

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