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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,023.47, 126,991.76 and 52,279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,023.47, 126,991.76 and 52,279.47 is: 72,145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,023.47 : 126,991.76 = 52,279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,023.47/126,991.76 = 52,279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,023.47x = 126,991.76 × 52,279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,023.47x = 6,639,061,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,061,645.77/92,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,145.31

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