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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,727.12, 127,963.44 and 50,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,727.12, 127,963.44 and 50,285.46 is: 69,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,727.12 : 127,963.44 = 50,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,727.12/127,963.44 = 50,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,727.12x = 127,963.44 × 50,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,727.12x = 6,434,700,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434,700,443.58/92,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,393.94

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