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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,842.26, 142,263.40 and 28,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,842.26, 142,263.40 and 28,329.12 is: 42,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,842.26 : 142,263.40 = 28,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,842.26/142,263.40 = 28,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,842.26x = 142,263.40 × 28,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,842.26x = 4,030,196,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,196,930.21/94,842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,493.68

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