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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,462.06, 127,596.40 and 51,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,462.06, 127,596.40 and 51,626.82 is: 71,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,462.06 : 127,596.40 = 51,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,462.06/127,596.40 = 51,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,462.06x = 127,596.40 × 51,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,462.06x = 6,587,396,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,396,117.31/92,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,244.31

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