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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,009.89, 138,044 and 32,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,009.89, 138,044 and 32,844.25 is: 49,276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,009.89 : 138,044 = 32,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,009.89/138,044 = 32,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,009.89x = 138,044 × 32,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,009.89x = 4,533,951,647
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,951,647/92,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,276.79

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