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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,564.98, 138,847.50 and 22,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,564.98, 138,847.50 and 22,444.29 is: 33,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,564.98 : 138,847.50 = 22,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,564.98/138,847.50 = 22,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,564.98x = 138,847.50 × 22,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,564.98x = 3,116,333,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,333,555.78/92,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,666.44

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