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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,421.72, 127,542.12 and 49,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,421.72, 127,542.12 and 49,980.24 is: 68,972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,421.72 : 127,542.12 = 49,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,421.72/127,542.12 = 49,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,421.72x = 127,542.12 × 49,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,421.72x = 6,374,585,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,585,767.71/92,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,972.81

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