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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,423.39, 127,544.03 and 49,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,423.39, 127,544.03 and 49,981.92 is: 68,974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,423.39 : 127,544.03 = 49,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,423.39/127,544.03 = 49,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,423.39x = 127,544.03 × 49,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,423.39x = 6,374,895,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,895,503.94/92,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,974.92

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