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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,548, 127,706.44 and 52,259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,548, 127,706.44 and 52,259.32 is: 72,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,548 : 127,706.44 = 52,259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,548/127,706.44 = 52,259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,548x = 127,706.44 × 52,259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,548x = 6,673,851,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,851,714.02/92,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,112.33

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