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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,255.40, 138,375 and 25,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,255.40, 138,375 and 25,691.22 is: 38,534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,255.40 : 138,375 = 25,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,255.40/138,375 = 25,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,255.40x = 138,375 × 25,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,255.40x = 3,555,022,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,022,567.50/92,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,534.57

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