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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,269.34, 127,331.68 and 49,827.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,269.34, 127,331.68 and 49,827.87 is: 68,762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,269.34 : 127,331.68 = 49,827.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,269.34/127,331.68 = 49,827.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,269.34x = 127,331.68 × 49,827.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,269.34x = 6,344,665,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344,665,761.26/92,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,762.45

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