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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,933.98, 142,399.59 and 28,372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,933.98, 142,399.59 and 28,372.62 is: 42,558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,933.98 : 142,399.59 = 28,372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,933.98/142,399.59 = 28,372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,933.98x = 142,399.59 × 28,372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,933.98x = 4,040,249,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,249,455.23/94,933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,558.52

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