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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,414.41, 127,531.89 and 49,972.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,414.41, 127,531.89 and 49,972.94 is: 68,962.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,414.41 : 127,531.89 = 49,972.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,414.41/127,531.89 = 49,972.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,414.41x = 127,531.89 × 49,972.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,414.41x = 6,373,143,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,143,805.89/92,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,962.66

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