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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,886.14, 142,353.86 and 28,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,886.14, 142,353.86 and 28,326.28 is: 42,496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,886.14 : 142,353.86 = 28,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,886.14/142,353.86 = 28,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,886.14x = 142,353.86 × 28,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,886.14x = 4,032,355,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,355,297.44/94,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,496.78

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