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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,447.50, 138,671.24 and 25,897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,447.50, 138,671.24 and 25,897.48 is: 38,846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,447.50 : 138,671.24 = 25,897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,447.50/138,671.24 = 25,897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,447.50x = 138,671.24 × 25,897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,447.50x = 3,591,235,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,235,664.48/92,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,846.22

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