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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,991.70, 142,516.08 and 28,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,991.70, 142,516.08 and 28,434 is: 42,659.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,991.70 : 142,516.08 = 28,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,991.70/142,516.08 = 28,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,991.70x = 142,516.08 × 28,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,991.70x = 4,052,302,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,302,218.72/94,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,659.54

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