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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,591.42, 138,872.89 and 29,403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,591.42, 138,872.89 and 29,403.34 is: 44,100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,591.42 : 138,872.89 = 29,403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,591.42/138,872.89 = 29,403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,591.42x = 138,872.89 × 29,403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,591.42x = 4,083,326,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,326,491.02/92,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,100.49

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