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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,671, 139,007.72 and 30,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,671, 139,007.72 and 30,341.50 is: 45,512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,671 : 139,007.72 = 30,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,671/139,007.72 = 30,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,671x = 139,007.72 × 30,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,671x = 4,217,702,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,702,736.38/92,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,512.65

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