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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,263.49, 127,324.01 and 51,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,263.49, 127,324.01 and 51,977.74 is: 71,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,263.49 : 127,324.01 = 51,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,263.49/127,324.01 = 51,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,263.49x = 127,324.01 × 51,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,263.49x = 6,618,014,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,014,287.54/92,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,729.50

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