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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,687.43, 127,912.91 and 52,402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,687.43, 127,912.91 and 52,402.89 is: 72,318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,687.43 : 127,912.91 = 52,402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,687.43/127,912.91 = 52,402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,687.43x = 127,912.91 × 52,402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,687.43x = 6,703,006,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703,006,152.31/92,687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,318.39

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