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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,438.83, 127,565.60 and 49,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,438.83, 127,565.60 and 49,997.36 is: 68,996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,438.83 : 127,565.60 = 49,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,438.83/127,565.60 = 49,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,438.83x = 127,565.60 × 49,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,438.83x = 6,377,943,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,943,226.82/92,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,996.36

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