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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,751.81, 127,997.51 and 52,464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,751.81, 127,997.51 and 52,464.71 is: 72,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,751.81 : 127,997.51 = 52,464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,751.81/127,997.51 = 52,464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,751.81x = 127,997.51 × 52,464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,751.81x = 6,715,352,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,352,242.87/92,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,401.31

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