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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,436.70, 138,672.18 and 29,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,436.70, 138,672.18 and 29,272.76 is: 43,914.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,436.70 : 138,672.18 = 29,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,436.70/138,672.18 = 29,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,436.70x = 138,672.18 × 29,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,436.70x = 4,059,317,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,317,443.82/92,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,914.56

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