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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,007.99, 140,996.86 and 27,432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,007.99, 140,996.86 and 27,432.51 is: 41,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,007.99 : 140,996.86 = 27,432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,007.99/140,996.86 = 27,432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,007.99x = 140,996.86 × 27,432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,007.99x = 3,867,897,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,897,771.92/94,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,144.35

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