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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,855.34, 139,265.19 and 26,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,855.34, 139,265.19 and 26,279.37 is: 39,414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,855.34 : 139,265.19 = 26,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,855.34/139,265.19 = 26,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,855.34x = 139,265.19 × 26,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,855.34x = 3,659,801,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,801,456.13/92,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,414.01

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