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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,362.58, 138,558.46 and 30,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,362.58, 138,558.46 and 30,018.50 is: 45,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,362.58 : 138,558.46 = 30,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,362.58/138,558.46 = 30,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,362.58x = 138,558.46 × 30,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,362.58x = 4,159,317,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,317,131.51/92,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,032.49

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