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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,539.62, 138,787.87 and 25,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,539.62, 138,787.87 and 25,986.18 is: 38,973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,539.62 : 138,787.87 = 25,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,539.62/138,787.87 = 25,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,539.62x = 138,787.87 × 25,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,539.62x = 3,606,566,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,566,571.64/92,539.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,973.22

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