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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,847.85, 142,278.98 and 28,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,847.85, 142,278.98 and 28,282.77 is: 42,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,847.85 : 142,278.98 = 28,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,847.85/142,278.98 = 28,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,847.85x = 142,278.98 × 28,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,847.85x = 4,024,043,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,043,525.76/94,847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,426.30

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