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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,281.38, 138,433.62 and 36,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,281.38, 138,433.62 and 36,114.24 is: 54,175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,281.38 : 138,433.62 = 36,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,281.38/138,433.62 = 36,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,281.38x = 138,433.62 × 36,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,281.38x = 4,999,424,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,424,751.04/92,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,175.87

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