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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,825.86, 142,238.72 and 28,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,825.86, 142,238.72 and 28,264.28 is: 42,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,825.86 : 142,238.72 = 28,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,825.86/142,238.72 = 28,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,825.86x = 142,238.72 × 28,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,825.86x = 4,020,275,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,275,008.92/94,825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,396.40

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