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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,481.28, 127,624.60 and 52,196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,481.28, 127,624.60 and 52,196.72 is: 72,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,481.28 : 127,624.60 = 52,196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,481.28/127,624.60 = 52,196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,481.28x = 127,624.60 × 52,196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,481.28x = 6,661,585,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,585,511.31/92,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,031.72

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