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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,117.62, 138,178.05 and 32,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,117.62, 138,178.05 and 32,995.72 is: 49,494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,117.62 : 138,178.05 = 32,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,117.62/138,178.05 = 32,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,117.62x = 138,178.05 × 32,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,117.62x = 4,559,284,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,284,247.95/92,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,494.16

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