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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,832.94, 142,250.58 and 28,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,832.94, 142,250.58 and 28,275.24 is: 42,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,832.94 : 142,250.58 = 28,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,832.94/142,250.58 = 28,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,832.94x = 142,250.58 × 28,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,832.94x = 4,022,169,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,169,289.64/94,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,413.21

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