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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,272.23, 138,408.43 and 25,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,272.23, 138,408.43 and 25,714.13 is: 38,571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,272.23 : 138,408.43 = 25,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,272.23/138,408.43 = 25,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,272.23x = 138,408.43 × 25,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,272.23x = 3,559,052,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,052,362.12/92,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,571.22

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