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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,458.55, 127,591.79 and 52,185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,458.55, 127,591.79 and 52,185.35 is: 72,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,458.55 : 127,591.79 = 52,185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,458.55/127,591.79 = 52,185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,458.55x = 127,591.79 × 52,185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,458.55x = 6,658,421,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658,421,319.39/92,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,015.21

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