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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,036.81, 138,055.41 and 25,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,036.81, 138,055.41 and 25,477.13 is: 38,215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,036.81 : 138,055.41 = 25,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,036.81/138,055.41 = 25,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,036.81x = 138,055.41 × 25,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,036.81x = 3,517,254,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,254,937.50/92,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,215.74

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