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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,840.69, 139,307.04 and 36,721.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,840.69, 139,307.04 and 36,721.05 is: 55,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,840.69 : 139,307.04 = 36,721.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,840.69/139,307.04 = 36,721.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,840.69x = 139,307.04 × 36,721.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,840.69x = 5,115,500,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,500,781.19/92,840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,099.77

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