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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,750.04, 127,983.38 and 55,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,750.04, 127,983.38 and 55,017 is: 75,916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,750.04 : 127,983.38 = 55,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,750.04/127,983.38 = 55,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,750.04x = 127,983.38 × 55,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,750.04x = 7,041,261,617.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,261,617.46/92,750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,916.53

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