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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,989.98, 139,406.15 and 36,869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,989.98, 139,406.15 and 36,869.74 is: 55,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,989.98 : 139,406.15 = 36,869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,989.98/139,406.15 = 36,869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,989.98x = 139,406.15 × 36,869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,989.98x = 5,139,868,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139,868,041.17/92,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,273.35

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