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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,458, 138,710.04 and 26,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,458, 138,710.04 and 26,794 is: 40,197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,458 : 138,710.04 = 26,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,458/138,710.04 = 26,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,458x = 138,710.04 × 26,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,458x = 3,716,596,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,596,811.76/92,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,197.68

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