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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,655.50, 138,983.23 and 22,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,655.50, 138,983.23 and 22,534.20 is: 33,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,655.50 : 138,983.23 = 22,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,655.50/138,983.23 = 22,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,655.50x = 138,983.23 × 22,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,655.50x = 3,131,875,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,875,901.47/92,655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,801.30

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