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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,856.47, 142,284.67 and 28,343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,856.47, 142,284.67 and 28,343.27 is: 42,514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,856.47 : 142,284.67 = 28,343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,856.47/142,284.67 = 28,343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,856.47x = 142,284.67 × 28,343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,856.47x = 4,032,812,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,812,818.67/94,856.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,514.89

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