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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,835.28, 139,253.68 and 26,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,835.28, 139,253.68 and 26,277.60 is: 39,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,835.28 : 139,253.68 = 26,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,835.28/139,253.68 = 26,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,835.28x = 139,253.68 × 26,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,835.28x = 3,659,252,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,252,501.57/92,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,416.62

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