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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,609.74, 127,793.86 and 52,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,609.74, 127,793.86 and 52,327 is: 72,206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,609.74 : 127,793.86 = 52,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,609.74/127,793.86 = 52,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,609.74x = 127,793.86 × 52,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,609.74x = 6,687,069,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,069,312.22/92,609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,206.98

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