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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,577.19, 138,865.78 and 32,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,577.19, 138,865.78 and 32,591.54 is: 48,887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,577.19 : 138,865.78 = 32,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,577.19/138,865.78 = 32,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,577.19x = 138,865.78 × 32,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,577.19x = 4,525,849,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,849,623.50/92,577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,887.31

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