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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,309.95, 138,405.77 and 38,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,309.95, 138,405.77 and 38,987.48 is: 58,456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,309.95 : 138,405.77 = 38,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,309.95/138,405.77 = 38,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,309.95x = 138,405.77 × 38,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,309.95x = 5,396,091,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,091,302.79/92,309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,456.23

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