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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,042.41, 137,976.12 and 58,668.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,042.41, 137,976.12 and 58,668.79 is: 87,947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,042.41 : 137,976.12 = 58,668.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,042.41/137,976.12 = 58,668.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,042.41x = 137,976.12 × 58,668.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,042.41x = 8,094,892,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094,892,009.29/92,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,947.41

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