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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,007.33, 140,997.12 and 27,429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,007.33, 140,997.12 and 27,429.59 is: 41,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,007.33 : 140,997.12 = 27,429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,007.33/140,997.12 = 27,429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,007.33x = 140,997.12 × 27,429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,007.33x = 3,867,493,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,493,192.78/94,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,140.34

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