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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,316, 127,396.08 and 52,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,316, 127,396.08 and 52,579.68 is: 72,559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,316 : 127,396.08 = 52,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,316/127,396.08 = 52,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,316x = 127,396.08 × 52,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,316x = 6,698,445,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,445,119.65/92,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,559.96

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