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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,709, 127,960.56 and 55,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,709, 127,960.56 and 55,005.12 is: 75,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,709 : 127,960.56 = 55,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,709/127,960.56 = 55,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,709x = 127,960.56 × 55,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,709x = 7,038,485,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,485,958.07/92,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,920.20

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