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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,389.76, 127,497.92 and 49,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,389.76, 127,497.92 and 49,948.60 is: 68,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,389.76 : 127,497.92 = 49,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,389.76/127,497.92 = 49,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,389.76x = 127,497.92 × 49,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,389.76x = 6,368,342,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,342,606.91/92,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,929.10

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