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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,173.92, 138,282.75 and 29,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,173.92, 138,282.75 and 29,844.42 is: 44,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,173.92 : 138,282.75 = 29,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,173.92/138,282.75 = 29,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,173.92x = 138,282.75 × 29,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,173.92x = 4,126,968,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,968,469.76/92,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,773.71

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