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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,607.24, 127,790.40 and 52,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,607.24, 127,790.40 and 52,324.50 is: 72,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,607.24 : 127,790.40 = 52,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,607.24/127,790.40 = 52,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,607.24x = 127,790.40 × 52,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,607.24x = 6,686,568,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686,568,784.80/92,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,203.52

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