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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,956.52, 142,389.90 and 28,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,956.52, 142,389.90 and 28,373.40 is: 42,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,956.52 : 142,389.90 = 28,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,956.52/142,389.90 = 28,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,956.52x = 142,389.90 × 28,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,956.52x = 4,040,085,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,085,588.66/94,956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,546.69

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