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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,742.76, 127,942.50 and 55,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,742.76, 127,942.50 and 55,003.24 is: 75,879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,742.76 : 127,942.50 = 55,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,742.76/127,942.50 = 55,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,742.76x = 127,942.50 × 55,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,742.76x = 7,037,252,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,252,033.70/92,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,879.26

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