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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,941, 142,377.45 and 28,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,941, 142,377.45 and 28,368.72 is: 42,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,941 : 142,377.45 = 28,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,941/142,377.45 = 28,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,941x = 142,377.45 × 28,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,941x = 4,039,066,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,066,013.36/94,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,542.91

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