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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,425.92, 127,547.78 and 49,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,425.92, 127,547.78 and 49,984.44 is: 68,978.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,425.92 : 127,547.78 = 49,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,425.92/127,547.78 = 49,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,425.92x = 127,547.78 × 49,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,425.92x = 6,375,404,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,404,106.62/92,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,978.53

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