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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,449.96, 138,695.84 and 29,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,449.96, 138,695.84 and 29,273.92 is: 43,917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,449.96 : 138,695.84 = 29,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,449.96/138,695.84 = 29,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,449.96x = 138,695.84 × 29,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,449.96x = 4,060,170,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,170,924.49/92,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,917.50

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