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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,432.91, 127,557.41 and 49,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,432.91, 127,557.41 and 49,991.44 is: 68,988.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,432.91 : 127,557.41 = 49,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,432.91/127,557.41 = 49,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,432.91x = 127,557.41 × 49,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,432.91x = 6,376,778,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,778,414.66/92,432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,988.18

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