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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,169.03, 138,255.36 and 28,987.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,169.03, 138,255.36 and 28,987.81 is: 43,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,169.03 : 138,255.36 = 28,987.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,169.03/138,255.36 = 28,987.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,169.03x = 138,255.36 × 28,987.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,169.03x = 4,007,720,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,720,419.52/92,169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,482.29

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