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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,975.85, 139,462.55 and 22,855.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,975.85, 139,462.55 and 22,855.77 is: 34,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,975.85 : 139,462.55 = 22,855.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,975.85/139,462.55 = 22,855.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,975.85x = 139,462.55 × 22,855.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,975.85x = 3,187,523,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,523,852.13/92,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.35

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