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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,271.20, 138,406.89 and 25,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,271.20, 138,406.89 and 25,711.52 is: 38,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,271.20 : 138,406.89 = 25,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,271.20/138,406.89 = 25,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,271.20x = 138,406.89 × 25,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,271.20x = 3,558,651,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,651,520.37/92,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,567.31

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