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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,148, 141,221.87 and 24,027.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,148, 141,221.87 and 24,027.31 is: 36,040.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,148 : 141,221.87 = 24,027.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,148/141,221.87 = 24,027.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,148x = 141,221.87 × 24,027.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,148x = 3,393,181,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,181,649.27/94,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,040.93

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