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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,853.84, 142,281.28 and 28,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,853.84, 142,281.28 and 28,293.44 is: 42,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,853.84 : 142,281.28 = 28,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,853.84/142,281.28 = 28,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,853.84x = 142,281.28 × 28,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,853.84x = 4,025,626,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,626,858.80/94,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,440.32

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