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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,885.26, 142,352.56 and 28,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,885.26, 142,352.56 and 28,325.40 is: 42,495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,885.26 : 142,352.56 = 28,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,885.26/142,352.56 = 28,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,885.26x = 142,352.56 × 28,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,885.26x = 4,032,193,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,193,203.02/94,885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,495.46

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