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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,839.08, 142,265.96 and 28,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,839.08, 142,265.96 and 28,274.09 is: 42,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,839.08 : 142,265.96 = 28,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,839.08/142,265.96 = 28,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,839.08x = 142,265.96 × 28,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,839.08x = 4,022,439,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,439,704.28/94,839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,413.32

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