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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,335, 140,002.50 and 27,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,335, 140,002.50 and 27,671 is: 41,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,335 : 140,002.50 = 27,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,335/140,002.50 = 27,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,335x = 140,002.50 × 27,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,335x = 3,874,009,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,009,177.50/93,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,506.50

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