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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,459.94, 127,593.78 and 50,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,459.94, 127,593.78 and 50,017.56 is: 69,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,459.94 : 127,593.78 = 50,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,459.94/127,593.78 = 50,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,459.94x = 127,593.78 × 50,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,459.94x = 6,381,929,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381,929,546.78/92,459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,023.73

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