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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,620, 138,936.48 and 37,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,620, 138,936.48 and 37,216 is: 55,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,620 : 138,936.48 = 37,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,620/138,936.48 = 37,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,620x = 138,936.48 × 37,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,620x = 5,170,660,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,660,039.68/92,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,826.60

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