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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,313.72, 142,971.62 and 28,754.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,313.72, 142,971.62 and 28,754.43 is: 43,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,313.72 : 142,971.62 = 28,754.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,313.72/142,971.62 = 28,754.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,313.72x = 142,971.62 × 28,754.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,313.72x = 4,111,067,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,067,295.50/95,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,131.96

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