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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,803.63, 142,228.84 and 28,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,803.63, 142,228.84 and 28,243.50 is: 42,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,803.63 : 142,228.84 = 28,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,803.63/142,228.84 = 28,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,803.63x = 142,228.84 × 28,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,803.63x = 4,017,040,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,040,242.54/94,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,372.22

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