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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,883.89, 139,331.10 and 29,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,883.89, 139,331.10 and 29,709.56 is: 44,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,883.89 : 139,331.10 = 29,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,883.89/139,331.10 = 29,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,883.89x = 139,331.10 × 29,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,883.89x = 4,139,465,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,465,675.32/92,883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,566.02

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