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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,541.26, 127,706.98 and 50,099.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,541.26, 127,706.98 and 50,099.79 is: 69,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,541.26 : 127,706.98 = 50,099.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,541.26/127,706.98 = 50,099.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,541.26x = 127,706.98 × 50,099.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,541.26x = 6,398,092,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,092,879.53/92,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,137.73

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