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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,778.69, 142,158.28 and 31,591.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,778.69, 142,158.28 and 31,591.99 is: 47,384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,778.69 : 142,158.28 = 31,591.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,778.69/142,158.28 = 31,591.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,778.69x = 142,158.28 × 31,591.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,778.69x = 4,491,062,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,062,960.18/94,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,384.73

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