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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,036.82, 126,958.92 and 55,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,036.82, 126,958.92 and 55,233.63 is: 76,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,036.82 : 126,958.92 = 55,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,036.82/126,958.92 = 55,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,036.82x = 126,958.92 × 55,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,036.82x = 7,012,402,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,402,012.48/92,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,191.27

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