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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,571.36, 127,748.58 and 50,129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,571.36, 127,748.58 and 50,129.94 is: 69,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,571.36 : 127,748.58 = 50,129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,571.36/127,748.58 = 50,129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,571.36x = 127,748.58 × 50,129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,571.36x = 6,404,028,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,028,650.49/92,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,179.37

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