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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,276.87, 138,433.79 and 33,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,276.87, 138,433.79 and 33,117.17 is: 49,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,276.87 : 138,433.79 = 33,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,276.87/138,433.79 = 33,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,276.87x = 138,433.79 × 33,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,276.87x = 4,584,534,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,534,747.80/92,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,682.39

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