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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,658.13, 138,985.57 and 22,538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,658.13, 138,985.57 and 22,538.05 is: 33,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,658.13 : 138,985.57 = 22,538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,658.13/138,985.57 = 22,538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,658.13x = 138,985.57 × 22,538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,658.13x = 3,132,463,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,463,406.65/92,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,806.68

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